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Associate Professor - Vascular Biology Center (TRIBA)
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Position Number: 4739499
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Science - Biology

Associate Professor - Vascular Biology Center (TRIBA)

Job ID: 234780
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

Job Summary
Job ID: 234780Position #: 20009703 The Vascular Biology Center of the Medical College of Georgia is seeking outstanding applicants with expertise in vascular aging, vascular dementia and vascular contributions to cognitive impairments to fill twelve-month tenure-track faculty positions within Augusta University's Transdisciplinary Research Initiative in Inflammaging and Brain Aging (TRIBA). The Vascular Biology Center presently includes 21 tenured/tenure-track core faculty and their staff (research faculty, Pre- and Post-doctoral Fellows and Research technicians) in well-equipped laboratory space (20,000+ square feet). Desirable applicants will complement the highly-collaborative faculty of the VBC and contribute to the Center's extramural grant portfolio (currently >$16M) as well as its graduate and post-doctoral training programs. Excellent core facilities exist within the Center (including access to Vevo 3100, Seahorse XFEs and metabolic phenotyping cores) and within the institution: small-animal imaging / behavior, biotelemetry, genome editing of mice/rats, next generation and 10x single cell sequencing and advanced imaging (confocal, laser capture, light sheet and electron microscopy). Highly competitive salaries and excellent start-up packages are available. With warm weather, affordable living, and some of the best schools in Georgia, Augusta has ranked in the top 10 cities to live in the US. Inquiries and applications (including full CV, letter of research interests/career plans) should be addressed to Dr. Eric Belin de Chantemele (EBELINDECHANTEME@augusta.edu).

Required Qualifications
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD from an accredited college or university.

This position will perform research on TRIBA initiative and other funded research. Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and research interests in vascular biology, aging and inflammation in related conditions (brain, eye, cardiac, pulmonary, obesity/metabolic disease). Associate/Full Professors should have established NIH-funded programs. Preference will be given to applicants who enjoy working in a collaborative environment with interests complementing those of existing faculty as described at http://www.augusta.edu/centers/vbc/.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Academic rank, tenure status and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Reposted: 1/14/2022

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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia 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/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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.

Conditions of Employment
All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review. For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check.

The final candidate 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.

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
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

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 everyday 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.

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