Augusta University · 2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Vascular Biology Center
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators and healthcare providers. The Postdoctoral Fellow will develop a cancer registry and engage in various lab activities, including project management and conducting inferential analysis.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinating with the Cancer Center administrative staff to obtain the list of breast, prostate cancer, and lymphoma patients in developing the cancer registry
Completing Institutional Review Board (IRB) Documents for proposed projects. This would include drafting, editing, submission, and rebuttal of the IRB document
Learn R, STATA or SAS to learn: Simple regression tests- parametric and non-parametric tests, Logistic- uni/multivariable, Longitudinal methodologies relevant to ongoing projects, Meta-analytical methodologies, and Basic machine learning methodologies
Use the knowledge to create lab specific abstracts and manuscripts to presents findings in journal and scientific meetings. Postdocs will be limited to two national/local meetings as time off from lab. Completing 2- first author abstracts and 1 first-author manuscript is a requirement by the end of first year
Coordinate most lab meetings and coordinate with all centers for multi-center inter/intra-institutional projects
Miscellaneous lab related tasks such as manuscript submission and peer review
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
MD, PhD, or MD/PhD from an accredited college or university
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Good organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently with only general supervision
Preferred
Analytical skills in SAS/R/Stata
Prior research experience
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
Earned vacation time
Sick leave
13 paid holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
Augusta University
Augusta University offers opportunities #LikeNoOther through groundbreaking research, patient-centered clinical expertise and forward-thinking educational programs from three campuses in the beautiful Southern city of Augusta, Georgia, and satellite locations across the state.
Founded in 1828
5001-10000 employees
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Vice President for Foundations & CEO, Augusta University Foundation, Inc.
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