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

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

A post-doctoral position is available in the Department of Pathology and the Georgia Cancer Center. We seek an ambitious and highly motivated candidate looking to gain training in leadership, scientific writing, and experimental skills necessary to excel in a scientific career in industry or academia. The post-doctoral fellow will lead projects under the general guidance of the PI to make significant and creative contributions to basic and translational cancer research.  The fellow will conduct studies investigating mechanisms and therapeutic potential of candidate oncological targets. Studies will utilize molecular genetics and chemical genetic approaches in vitro, preclinical mouse models and patient derived models to assess therapeutic potential of targets. The fellow will be expected to mentor graduate students and junior lab members. The fellow is expected to interact with basic scientists, oncologists, medicinal chemists, bioinformaticians, pathologists, and other researchers in a highly collaborative environment to move the projects forward. Experience with standard molecular biology techniques as well as experience with in vivo mouse models is required.

 

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Research & Laboratory Work 
Execute complex experimental protocols independently, perform molecular, cellular, biochemical, or in vivo procedures with precision. 
Maintain detailed and accurate records, document experiments, results, and deviations in electronic lab notebooks. 
Analyze and interpret data, use statistical tools, bioinformatics platforms, and scientific software to evaluate results. 
Troubleshoot experiments, identify technical issues, optimize protocols, and propose alternative approaches. 
Operate specialized equipment, centrifuges, PCR machines, flow cytometers, microscopes, biosafety cabinets, etc. 
Follow biosafety and chemical safety procedures, adhere to BSL 2/BSL 3 rules, PPE requirements, and hazardous material handling.
Cognitive & Professional Skills 
Critical thinking and problem-solving evaluate hypotheses, design experiments, and interpret complex datasets.
Scientific communication  write manuscripts, grants, abstracts; present findings at meetings; communicate with collaborators. 
Project management, plan timelines, prioritize tasks, manage multiple experiments simultaneously. 
Collaboration and teamwork, work effectively with faculty, students, technicians, and cross-disciplinary teams. 
Adaptability, adjust to evolving project needs, new technologies, and unexpected experimental outcomes.
Administration & Compliance 
Maintain regulatory compliance, IRB/IACUC protocols, chemical inventories, safety training, data integrity standards. 
Manage research materials, ordering supplies, maintaining stocks, coordinating with core facilities. 
Mentor junior trainees, guide graduate students, undergraduates, or technicians in experimental 
design and lab etiquette.

Other 
Perform other related duties as assigned.
 

Ph.D. degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

 

 

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 8/20/26 - 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.

 

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 complete 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 judgement and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. 

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 everyday 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. 

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

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.

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