Postdoctoral Fellow - Vascular Biology Center
Job ID: 276373
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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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 10,500 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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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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
Researching Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes... With the increasing frequency of obesity and diabetes, especially in Georgia, cardiovascular disease is reaching epidemic proportions. The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University knows the demand is high for new and better treatments. Our internationally recognized team of research experts have one goal - to make breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of disease so that we all may live longer, healthier lives.
Job Summary
The Vascular Biology Center at Augusta University seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team of discovery and translational researchers in the area of Cardiovascular Research. The incumbent will be work in a highly collaborative environment and is expected to be an excellent team player. Good communication skills are necessary and a sense of urgency in driving the study forward is required. The major emphasis of the position will include studying molecular pathways that regulate angiogenesis in peripheral artery disease (PAD). The primary focus of the incumbent will be to understand how anti- angiogenic VEGF-A isoform signaling regulates angiogenesis in ischemic tissue environment. Examples of recent publications from the lab in this area are1) Circulation. 2019 Jan 8;139(2):226-242, 2) Circ Res. 2017 Jan 20;120(2):282-295. Our lab uses in vitro, in vivo preclinical PAD models and uses human samples to understand the molecular mechanisms that regulate ischemic angiogenesis.
This is a training position at an advanced level of scientific technical and administrative work in support of research efforts. 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, statistical/computational and dissection procedures. The major focus is centered on cardiovascular disorders associated with HIV infection with an interest in the investigation of the sex specificity of the mechanisms, developing new mouse models to study the mechanisms whereby HIV induces a premature cardiovascular aging and promotes the development of atherosclerosis and hypertension. Multiple experimental techniques including small animal surgery, telemetry, quantitative real time PCR, Western blots, unbiased genome wide RNA deep sequencing (RNA-seq), CRISPR-Cas genome editing, and confocal microscopy. In vitro cell culture, PCR, Western Blot Mouse surgery including telemetry, gonadectomy, mini-pump implantation, tissue isolation, histology studies, fluorescence microscopy for imaging. Mouse physiology measurement including Echo for cardiac and vascular function. Data analysis, grant, and manuscript preparation.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Experiments: Analyze results of experiments and procedures using manual or computer techniques and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis. Teach and participate in complex bacteriological, chemical and/or radio-chemical qualitative and quantitative analysis, macro- and micro-serological, histologic and cell culture procedures.
Project Planning & Protocols: Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
Scientific Literature & Meetings: Coordinate and participate in research of scientific literature; summarize and evaluate findings; develop derivative applications of applications of techniques developed by own research activities
or reported by other research projects. Present findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally.
Articles: Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; Review articles prepared by others.
General Duties: Advise principal investigators, other Postdoctoral Fellows, students, and other research personnel on research techniques, procedures, and other technological aspects of research activities.
Technical: Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and operate microscopes, computer-linked analytical equipment,
dedicated computers and other complex scientific equipment; instruct others in operation of equipment.
Other Duties: Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong research background in mouse vascular physiology/pathology or molecular biology or metabolic reprogramming using multiple experimental techniques including mouse surgery, primary cell culture, RNA analysis, performing mouse breeding and routine experiments such as cloning, western blot, immunoprecipitation, and immunohistochemistry analyses.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Basic molecular cell biology techniques are required. 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. Ability to perform a variety of complex biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, clinical, statistical/computational and dissection procedures.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate 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 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
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