Augusta University · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Immunology Center of Georgia. The role involves applying bioinformatics and computational biology methods to unravel the genetics of cardiovascular diseases, collaborating with other researchers, and supervising staff and students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Interest in or have a good command of bioinformatics or computational biology
Application of GWAS, molecular QTL, precision medicine, Single-cell RNA and ATACseq, Single-cell CRISPR screening techniques
Genetics and biology of cardiovascular diseases
Collaborating with computational and wet-lab biologists for mechanism elucidation
Preparing written and oral presentations of results for the team and the public
Supervising of staff and students
Maintaining and organizing large amounts of genetic data and summary statistics
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university
Interest in or have a good command of bioinformatics or computational biology
Application of GWAS, molecular QTL, precision medicine, Single-cell RNA and ATACseq, Single-cell CRISPR screening techniques
Genetics and biology of cardiovascular diseases
Collaborating with computational and wet-lab biologists for mechanism elucidation
Preparing written and oral presentations of results for the team and the public
Supervising of staff and students
Maintaining and organizing large amounts of genetic data and summary statistics
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred
Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in computational biology (bioinformatics, genomics, etc.)
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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