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Postdoctoral Fellow- Immunology Center of GA
Augusta University —Augusta, GA
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- Databases
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- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Postdoctoral Fellow- Immunology Center of GA

Augusta University -
Augusta, GA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Health sciences research
Bioinformatics
Statistics
Staff supervision
Computational research
Team supervision
Cardiology research
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
In silico prediction
Computational Biology
CRISPR-Cas9
Databases
Doctor of Philosophy
Task prioritization
Genetics
Mentoring
Organizational skills
Laboratory staff supervision
In vivo studies
Productivity software
Senior level
Research findings presentation
Bioinformatics data analysis
Communication skills
Mechanism of action
Research supervision

Full Job Description

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG) represents a new initiative by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University to leverage the ability of the immune system to combat disease. The IMMCG will accomplish this by assembling teams of biomedical researchers with strong records of scientific innovation and technological development. The IMMCG will be co-directed by world-class immunologists Drs. Catherine ,Lynn, Hedrick and Klaus Ley, both of whom have made major discoveries linking immune cells to specific mechanisms of disease. The goal of the IMMCG is to produce novel and effective treatments for conditions that heavily impact the communities of Georgia and the United States. The new center is aggressively recruiting faculty and staff to lead projects focused on cardiovascular disease, obesity and metabolic disorders, autoimmune and infectious disease, neurodegenerative disease and cancer.

What do we offer?

University-wide resources for individuals with families and individuals underrepresented in science.

Supportive mentorship for multi-faceted career development and opportunities tailored toward individual career goals.

A stimulating environment with freedom to develop new research directions.

Regular opportunities to interact with other scientists at Augusta University and other international group meetings.

Training in human and mouse genetics, systems, and computational biology through interactions with lab members and workshops/courses offered on campus.

Possibility to experience international mobilization (Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden).

Job Summary

Lab applies in-silico as well as in-vitro and in-vivo methods to further unravel the genetics of cardiovascular diseases. We have a large dataset and are engaged in large networks of national and international collaborations like CARDIoGRAMplusC4D, Leducq, and others, and actively participate in data and sample exchange.

Dr. Aherrahrou's Research Publications can be found here.

Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to:

BIOINFORMATICS: Interested or have a good command of bioinformatics or computational biology.

EXPERIMENTS: Application of GWAS, molecular QTL, precision medicine, Single-cell RNA and ATACseq, Single-cell CRISPR screening techniques.

GENETICS: Genetics and biology of cardiovascular diseases.

COLLABORATING: Collaborating with computational and wet-lab biologists for mechanism elucidation.

PRESENTING: Preparing written and oral presentations of results for the team and the public.

MENTOR: Supervision of staff and students.

ORGANIZE DATA: Maintaining and organizing large amounts of genetic data and summary statistics.

OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university in computational biology.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cardiovascular genomics preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.
Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

Application materials

Cover letter outlining relevant expertise and scientific interests.

Curriculum vitae with list of publications.

Contact information for three references.

For more questions, please contact Dr. Redouane Aherrahrou at [email protected].

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