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Senior Research Scientist - Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine

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Overview

Senior Research Scientist - Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine Location: Augusta University Full Time | Non-tenure track faculty Job ID: 246048 | Position: 20000930 Responsibilities

Work independently under the direction of Dr. Qin Wang and conduct cutting-edge research in brain aging, complex behavior and cognition, and neuroinflammation. Train and supervise postdocs, students, and technical staff; design and execute research projects; perform data analysis; write manuscripts and publish results. Engage in collaborative projects and have the opportunity to apply for intramural and extramural grants with appropriate support. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications

PhD or MD from an accredited college or university. Preferred/Additional Areas of Interest

Expertise in biochemistry, cellular biology, and brain circuit studies. Interest in receptor biology and human iPSC-based neurological disease models. Department and Facilities

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University offers access to core facilities for multiphoton/confocal and electron microscopy, small animal behavior and super-resolution imaging, genomics and proteomics, flow cytometry, and bioinformatics. Benefits and Compensation

Academic rank, tenure status, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The recruitment period is open until filled. About Us

Augusta University is Georgia\'s innovation center for education and health care. The university has four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state, educating over 10,500 students and supporting a state-supported academic medical center. The University System of Georgia (USG) maintains core values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. See USG policies for details. Conditions of Employment

All candidates must pass a background check prior to starting. Some positions may require a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and/or credit check. Employees must protect sensitive information in accordance with cybersecurity and privacy policies. Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty using the job opening number above. Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and professional references as one document. Additional Information

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine conducts high-impact biomedical research and translates findings to clinical applications. Our research includes diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, Guillain-Barre syndrome, schizophrenia, autism, osteoporosis, cancer, and endocrinological disorders. We host the Transgenic and Genome Editing Core and collaborate with clinical departments. Other

This position is also involved in promoting a customer-friendly environment and ensuring confidentiality and privacy. Augusta University maintains a tobacco-free campus.

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