Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine

Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine Job Summary A training position designed for advanced scientific technical and administrative work in support of research efforts in an assigned laboratory or clinical research setting. Participate in research data collection and documentation; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; publish results in scientific journals. Perform a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, clinical, statistical/computational and dissection procedures. Responsibilities Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines. Perform a variety of experimental studies, including animal behavior, cell biology, and molecular biology experiments; conduct animal surgery, micro‑injection, behavioral testing, genotyping, western blot, real‑time PCR, immunohistochemistry, and various microscopy and imaging techniques. Analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques; develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis if necessary. Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; review articles prepared by others. Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel; advise principal investigators and other research staff on techniques and procedures. Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and operate microscopes, computer‑linked analytical equipment, dedicated computers, and other complex scientific equipment; instruct others in equipment operation. Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Ph.D. from an accredited college or university. Preferred Qualifications Expertise in global cerebral ischemia and traumatic brain injury animal models, breeding and maintaining mouse transgenic colonies, and measurement of serum and tissue hormone levels. Expertise in mouse animal behavioral tests. Shift / Salary / Benefits Shift: Days; Monday – Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).Salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position.Recruitment Period: Until Filled.Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full‑time benefits‑eligible employees, including health, dental, and life insurance; retirement plans; earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees with more than 6 months tenure may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Conditions of Employment All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable, candidates 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 require driving a university vehicle. All employees are responsible for ensuring confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during and beyond employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is a proud equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How to Apply Apply online at this link. For external applicants, select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants; for internal applicants, select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants. For assistance, contact 706‑721‑9365. #J-18808-Ljbffr