Postdoctoral Fellow - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Job ID: 277761 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * 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 Established in 1829, the Medical College of Georgia Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or BMB, is an academic home to interdisciplinary translational research for disease detection, prevention, and treatment. We are delighted that you have decided to visit our department's website. Our mission also includes the education and mentoring of future researchers, physicians and physician-scientists and service to the AU and greater scientific community. The research mission is focused on inventing better diagnostics and newer targeted therapies for the benign and malignant diseases of the bladder, brain, breast, eye, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, liver, and prostate. The research areas encompass biomarkers, chemoprevention, DNA damage and repair, drug resistance, the epigenome, immunotherapy, the microbiome, molecular signaling, natural products, protein modifications and targeted therapy. Our faculties are supported by major funding agencies, and the insight gained by their work has been published in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Home to the Biochemistry and Cancer Biology Graduate Program, the BMB Department offers PhD degrees, along with a combined MD-PhD program available to medical students. The students move on to competitive careers in academia, industry, and governmental agencies. The education mission is also served by faculty participation in undergraduate and graduate medical education, as well as the Student Educational Enrichment Program (SEEP). Job Summary A training position designed to learn through engagement in an advanced level of scientific technical and administrative work in support of research efforts in the laboratory, which focuses on the urological cancer biomarkers and therapeutics. This position is for conducting translational research in cancer and benign diseases related to bladder, prostate, and kidney. The projects involve exploration of novel combination treatments for chemotherapy resistant bladder cancer, developing new biomarkers and tests to predict treatment response, and outcome. Benign prostatic hyperplasia project is related to investigation of novel molecular drivers of inflammation-induced prostatic hyperplasia, fibrosis, and immune cell infiltration and a treatment for BPH. Renal cell carcinoma related projects include examination of novel tumor suppressor genes, molecular basis of racial disparity in renal cell carcinoma, establishment of patient-derived preclinical models. The position offers opportunities to conduct bench-to-bedside research that involves routine cell and molecular biology, preclinical models, RNA-seq, including single cell RNA-seq (immune cell profiling) and bioinformatics. Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to: Project Planning:Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines. Analyze Results: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. Scientific Literature:Coordinate and participate in research of scientific literature; summarize and evaluate findings; develop derivative applications of techniques developed by own research activities or reported by other research projects. Presents findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally and internationally. Articles:Compose articles for publication in scientific journals; review articles prepared by others. Supervise Lab Activities:Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work. Advise principal investigators, other postdocs, students and other research personnel on research techniques, procedures and other technological aspects of research activities. Equipment:Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and operate microscopes, computer-linked analytical equipment, dedicated computers and other complex scientific equipment; instruct others in operation of equipment. Other:Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education: Ph.D. in Biological or Medical Science Preferred Experience: Documented hands-on experience and understanding of the following techniques: molecular biology (real time PCR, primer design, cloning, DNA methylation, methylation PCR), ELISA, immunoblot and cell culture assays, including primary cultures is essential. Experience in working on xenograft, syngeneic mouse models is essential (orthotopic mouse models, desirable). Familiarity with RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, immune cell profiling and bioinformatics is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS ABILITIES Must be detail-oriented, highly motivated, and committed to achieving excellence in the form of productivity and publications. Ability and willingness to work with research animals. Ability to work independently and efficiently, and complete work and meet deadlines. 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 Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 277761. 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. To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=277761&PostingSeq=1 jeid-c9677a85f333e044b91ad31d977df1d8
