JOB SUMMARY

Job ID 286351
Position # 40063856
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University seeks a Senior Research Scientist for the department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. The Senior Research Scientist will work independently under the direction of Dr. Amal Khalil Kaddoumi and will be expected to conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of neuronal pathways that are involved in the memory dysfunction associated with neurologic and psychiatric illnesses and exposures to environmental toxins, including engaging in collaborative projects. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Biomedical Sciences or related field with 8 or more years research experience.

ABOUT US

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcometotheboardofregentsuniversitysystemoffice is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18personnelconduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Train the postdocs, students and technical staff; will carry out research projects independently; design and execute research experiments, perform data analysis, write manuscripts and publish results. The Senior Scientist also has an opportunity to apply for intramural and extramural grants and proper support is provided. Other duties as assigned.