Genomics Director Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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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 12,000 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.
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Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Immun ology Center of Georgia (IMMCG) represents a new initiative by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University to leverage the ability of the immun e system to combat disease. The IMMCG will accomplish this by assembling teams of biomedical researchers with strong records of scientific innovation and technological development. The IMMCG will be co-directed by world-class immun ologists Drs. Catherine ,Lynn , Hedrick and Klaus Ley, both of whom have made major discoveries linking immun e cells to specific mechanisms of disease. The goal of the IMMCG is to produce novel and effective treatments for conditions that heavily impact the communities of Georgia and the United States. The new center is aggressively recruiting faculty and staff to lead projects focused on cardiovascular disease, obesity and metabolic disorders, auto immun e and infectious disease, neurodegenerative disease and cancer.
What do we offer?
University-wide resources for individuals with families and individuals underrepresented in science.
Supportive mentorship for multi-faceted career development and opportunities tailored toward individual career goals.
A stimulating environment with freedom to develop new research directions.
Regular opportunities to interact with other scientists at Augusta University and other international group meetings.
Training in human and mouse genetics, systems, and computational biology through interactions with lab members and workshops/courses offered on campus.
Possibility to experience international mobilization (Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden).
Job Summary
Lab applies in-silico as well as in-vitro and in-vivo methods to further unravel the genetics of cardiovascular diseases. We have a large dataset and are engaged in large networks of national and international collaborations like CARDIoGRAMplusC4D, Leducq, and others, and actively participate in data and sample exchange.
Dr. Aherrahrou's Research Publications can be found here.
Responsibilities
The duties include but are not limited to:
BIOINFORMATICS: Interested or have a good command of bioinformatics or computational biology.
EXPERIMENTS: Application of GWAS, molecular QTL, precision medicine, Single-cell RNA and ATACseq, Single-cell CRISPR screening techniques.
GENETICS: Genetics and biology of cardiovascular diseases.
COLLABORATING: Collaborating with computational and wet-lab biologists for mechanism elucidation.
PRESENTING : Preparing written and oral presentations of results for the team and the public.
MENTOR : Supervision of staff and students.
ORGANIZE DATA : Maintaining and organizing large amounts of genetic data and summary statistics.
OTHER : Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university in computational biology.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cardiovascular genomics preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.
Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate.
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. Consider applying with us today!
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.
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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.
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Application materials
Cover letter outlining relevant expertise and scientific interests.
Curriculum vitae with list of publications.
Contact information for three references.
For more questions, please contact Dr. Redouane Aherrahrou at raherrahrou@augusta.edu .