美国乔治亚癌症中心博士后职位招聘–生物学、生物化学、细胞生物学或其他相关领域
College/Department Information
The Georgia Cancer Center is on a mission for providing industry-leading cancer research and care that benefits patients locally and globally. Our ultimate goal is to eradicate cancer and we are proudly making progress every day. When we say patient care is a priority, we mean it. We assemble custom teams of field experts to address each individual’s unique needs.
The research and innovations developed at the Georgia Cancer Center ultimately influence the global network of cancer care. Our team fights for far more than just Georgians. The learnings achieved through the care of local patients has wide-reaching implications for creating tomorrow’s standard of cancer care. Through facilitating first-in-the-nation trials and growing a depth of understanding only available through a multidisciplinary approach, the Georgia Cancer Center team is equipped to deliver treatment advancements that will be applied in facilities across the world. The team offers a proving ground that paves the way for patients in other areas to have access to new options.
Job Summary
A postdoctoral position which will study cancer cell invasion using a variety of molecular biology and microscopic techniques. They will also be required to work with laboratory animals (mice). Working with other members of the laboratory to prepare research publications and presentations is essential.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
EXPERIMENTS:
Perform molecular and cellular biology procedures including: PCR, plasmid preparation, cloning, western blot, immunofluorescence, and fluorescence microscopy. Maintain mammalian cells in culture including relevant techniques such as transfection and viral production.
MICE:
Support management of a mouse colony by setting up breeding cages, weening, and genotyping pups, and taking inventory. Perform studies which evaluate drug combinations in tumor models.
PROJECT PLANNING AND DISSEMINATION:
Participate in development of research protocols and overall strategy for research projects. Compose manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and present findings at scientific conferences.
OTHER DUTIES:
Attends regular lab meetings and meetings with PI, formats, and processes data, applies statistical analysis as necessary, reads and scrutinizes scientific literature. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other relevant field related. Experience working with animal tumor models and performing live-cell microscopy is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Willingness and ability to work with research animals
Ability to work independently with only general supervision
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality, complete work and meet deadlines
Shift/Salary/Benefits
**This position is 100% grant funded**
Shift: Days; Monday – Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 7/11/24 – 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 Job Opening ID: 274207
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