Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Pharmacology & Toxicology

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The main focus of Dr. Kaddoumi's Laboratory is to investigate the contribution of cerebrovascular dysfunction to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's diseases and related dementias (ADRD) and to develop therapeutic strategies to restore AD-associated dysfunctional blood-brain barrier (BBB) and improve cognitive function.

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: Pharmacology and Toxicology was established as a department at the Medical College of Georgia in 1943. Originally developed to discover how remedies and poisons effected man, modern pharmacology lays the groundwork to discover and develop future generations of therapeutics.

Responsibilities: Design, conduct experiments, analyze, validate, and present research data, contribute to manuscript preparation, and participate in research collaborations. Perform in vitro and in vivo animal studies, behavioral studies, immunohistochemistry and microscopy imaging, molecular biology, biochemical analysis, and bioanalysis. 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 and nationally. Contribute to training and/or supervision of technicians, graduate and undergraduate students in the lab. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: PhD degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with in vivo and ex vivo electrophysiology, Patch clamp electrophysiology, and GCaMP

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work in a team environment.

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. This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds. 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.

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! 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. Search Job ID: 297209.