Cutting-edge Careers

The MCG Cancer Center is dedicated to creating a vibrant research environment to support the work of basic scientists, translational researchers and clinical investigators to improve cancer outcomes and prevention, particularly in the state of Georgia, a region with a uniquely diverse population.

The MCG Center, part of the University System of Georgia, is designated as a Center of Excellence by the Georgia Cancer Coalition. The center is a highly collaborative setting, the research home of several distinguished and renowned cancer investigators whose contributions have advanced knowledge in such areas as developmental therapeutics, immunotherapy, cancer biology, genomics, prevention and medical education.

Researchers on staff at the Cancer Center hold joint faculty positions at The Medical College of Georgia, obtain extramural funding to pursue their research, publish in peer-reviewed journals and participate in mentoring relationships.        

For more information, contact:

Dr. John K. Cowell, PhD, DSc, FRCPath
Associate Center Director for Basic Science

CN 4112

The MCG Cancer Center
1410 Laney Walker Blvd.
Augusta, GA 30912

Office: (706) 721-4381

FAX: (706) 721-1670
E-mail: jcowell@mcg.edu

Learn about current research by these investigators: Bhalla, Bieberich, Bollag, Browning, Cashikar, Chadli, Cowell, Ding, Du, Fiskus, Flores-Rozas, Hawthorn, He, Hozusko, Hu, Huang, Koni, Kraj, Liu, Mei, Mellor, Munn, Rao, Robertson, Schoenlein, Sharma, Shi, Sreekumar, Yu and Zhou.

Current Openings:

  

Conditions of Employment:
All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review.

Other Information:
MCG 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.
These positions are also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to patients, students, faculty and employees. "MCG is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Medical College of Georgia is an equal employment, equal access and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Research Associate (Basic) Research                00008222                  4108

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a basic science field directly related to the area in which the position is assigned; will accept a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three years research and/or clinical experience; experience in animal studies involving NOD/SCID or nude mice, and mouse imaging; excellent recordkeeping, manuscript writing, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills; willingness/ability to work with small animals.
Preferred: Previous supervisory experience. The Cancer Center promotes a smoke free environment; the selected candidate is preferred to be a non-smoker.
Responsibilities: The Principal Investigator for these positions is Dr. Kapil N. Bhalla, Director of The MCG Cancer Center. The duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining cell lines in culture, molecular biology assays, including gene transfection and expression analysis with Western, RT-PCR, Northern, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescent microscopy; maintaining laboratory records, supply inventory, and frozen stocks of cell cultures; planning/developing research protocols/experiments; analyzing/evaluating experimental results, including statistical analysis, writing protocols, progress reports, and manuscripts for publication; training students/lab personnel in conducting/evaluating experiments; and maintaining equipment/supplies.
Shift: Days/M-F
Minimum annual salary: $31,322 (Salary to be commensurate with qualifications & experience of candidate.)
Pay grade: 12 This position is supported by Grant Funds.
Posted: 8/13/09 - until filled.

To apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three references (name, address, phone number and e-mail) to Dr. Kapil N. Bhalla, MD, FACP, Director, The MCG Cancer Center, CN 2101A, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Please e-mail applications to: kbhalla@mcg.edu.

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Research Manager (Basic) Research                    00008757                4091

Minimum requirements: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with five years progressive experience in grant management, resource management and/or quality assurance program development,
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eight years progressive experience in grant management, resource management and/or quality assurance program development,
AND
• previous supervisory experience;
• knowledge of FDA regulations and ethical research issues;
• basic competency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and EndNote or willingness to learn;
• ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
• willingness and ability to work with research animals;
• excellent interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, oral/written communication skills;
• some travel may be required.
Preferred: Experience in managing a Cancer Research laboratory; two-to-three years experience with lab animals; knowledge of MCG research protocols/guidelines.
Responsibilities: The duties include, but are not limited to: planning, coordinating, managing and reviewing proposed and ongoing research projects; planning and creating animal models relevant to projects, maintaining transgenics knockout mouse colonies, writing animal protocols for IACUC approval; providing specialized technical assistance to professional and technical personnel in collecting, recording, analyzing, interpreting and presenting of statistical and other research data with FDA regulations and ethnical standards established by the research unit; analysis of animal experiments; creating survival plots; creating and interpreting complex graphs based on tumor volumes for cancer research; supervising support staff; training staff in animal care and maintenance; performing complex scientific data reductions; developing complex computer programs involving scientific and mathematical problems and appropriate statistical data analysis procedures and methodology; handling administrative and technical arrangements for experiments/projects; ordering mice and budget maintenance; and monitoring research methods to ensure compliance.
Shift: Days/M-F
Minimum annual salary: $38,913 (Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate.)
Pay grade: 15
Posted: 8/4/09 - until filled.
Credit check: This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

To apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three references (name, address, phone number and e-mail) to Dr. Kapil N. Bhalla, MD, FACP, Director, The MCG Cancer Center, CN 2101A, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Please e-mail applications to: kbhalla@mcg.edu.

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Research Associate (Basic) Research                    00009125                  4044

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three years research and/or clinical experience; strong background in molecular biology assays, including gene transfection and expression by Western blotting and immunoprecipitation, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR, northern blotting, protein extraction, preparation of recombinant proteins form bacteria or insect cells, flow cytometry, and immunoflourescence; experience in molecular techniques and tissue culture; willingness/ability to work occasional evenings/weekends as needed
Excellent recordkeeping, manuscript writing, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills
Working knowledge of computer software to include: PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Responsibilities: The duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining cell lines in culture, molecular biology assays, including gene transfection and expression analysis with Western, RT-PCR, Northern, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescent microscopy; maintaining laboratory records, supply inventory, and frozen stocks of cell cultures; planning/developing research protocols/experiments; analyzing/evaluating experimental results, including statistical analysis, writing protocols, progress reports, and manuscripts for publication; training students/lab personnel in conducting/evaluating experiments; and maintaining equipment/supplies.
Shift: Days/M-F
Salary range: $31,322 - $42,000/Annually (Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate.)
Pay grade: 12
Posted: 7/2/09 - until filled.
To apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three references (including name, address, phone number and e-mail) to: Keith D. Robertson, PhD, Associate Professor and GCC Distinguished Scientist, The MCG Cancer Center, CN-4123, 1410 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta, GA 30912. Please e-mail applications to: krobertson@mcg.edu.

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Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral (2)                   00009074                 3963

Two positions are available. These positions are posted as postdoctoral positions; however, dependent upon the selected candidates’ education, training, experience and prior job performance, they may qualify for either a postdoctoral or senior postdoctoral level.
Minimum requirements: A PhD or other doctoral level degree from an accredited college or university; a proven interest in cancer research; excellent English skills (both written and verbal); and current US work authorization. Also, competency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and EndNote; ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, complete work and meet deadlines; must be detail-oriented, highly motivated and committed to achieving excellence in the form of productivity and publications; willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Preferred: A degree specific to the field of biomedical science, such as biology, chemistry, physics, biostatistics or another closely related field; experience in molecular techniques for the analysis of gene expression, including microarrays, chromatin immunoprecipitation, evaluation of protein biochemistry with 2D gels, animal models, the yeast-two-hybrid system, confocal microscopy and tissue culture; previous experience with immunology, flow cytometry, molecular biology and proteomics.
Responsibilities: This is a training position designed to promote learning through engagement in advanced scientific, technical and administrative work in support of research efforts in an assigned laboratory or clinical research setting. The duties include but are not limited to: participating in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols; developing and evaluating new research techniques and procedures; publishing results in scientific journals; performing a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytological, microscopic, histologic, surgical, clinical, statistical/computational and dissection procedures; and supervising and coordinating activities of students, graduate assistants and other research personnel engaged in related activities and/or laboratory work.
Shift: Days/M-F.
Salary range: $32,000 - $40,000/Annually (Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate.)
Posted: 7/20/09 - until filled.
To apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three references (name, address, phone number and e-mail) to Dr. Kapil N. Bhalla, MD, FACP, Director, The MCG Cancer Center, CN 2101A, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Please e-mail applications to: kbhalla@mcg.edu.

 

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Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral (3)                   00008962                 3764

These positions are posted as postdoctoral positions; however, dependent upon the selected candidates’ education, training, experience and prior job performance, they may qualify for a postdoctoral or senior postdoctoral level. An outstanding research environment, new laboratory and core facilities as well as competitive compensation are provided.
Minimum requirements: The qualified candidate must possess a PhD in biology, biological sciences, life sciences or another related field; a proven interest in cancer research; excellent English skills (both written and verbal); and current US work authorization. Also, competency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and EndNote; ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, complete work and meet deadlines; must be detail-oriented, highly motivated and committed to achieving excellence in the form of productivity and publications; and a willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Preferred: Experience in molecular techniques for the analysis of gene expression, including microarrays, chromatin immunoprecipitation, evaluation of protein biochemistry with 2D gels, animal models, the yeast-two-hybrid system, confocal microscopy and tissue culture.
Responsibilities: The chosen candidate(s) will be responsible for conducting research in the NIH-funded laboratory of Dr. Han-Fei Ding, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology. The basic and translational research focus of this laboratory includes Epigenetic mechanisms involving histone deacetylases and methyl transferases, heat shock proteins and their cancer and leukemia relevant client proteins, as well as transfection and functional analyses of genes regulating cell death/survival of human cancer cells.

Minimum annual salary: $32,000 (Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate.)
Posted: 12/11/08 - until filled.

To apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three references (name, address, phone number and e-mail) to Han-Fei Ding, PhD, The MCG Cancer Center, CN 4132, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Please e-mail applications to: hding@mcg.edu.

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Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral                        00008758                3494

This position is posted as a postdoctoral position; however, dependent upon the selected candidate's education, training, experience and prior job performance, candidate may qualify for a postdoctoral or senior postdoctoral level. An outstanding research environment, new laboratory and core facilities, as well as competitive compensation are provided.

Minimum requirements: The qualified candidate must possess a PhD in biology, biological sciences, life sciences or other related field; a proven interest in cancer research; excellent English skills (both written and verbal); and current US work authorization. Also, competency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and EndNote; ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, complete work and meet deadlines; must be detail-oriented, highly motivated, and committed to achieving excellence in the form of productivity and publications; and a willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Preferred: Experience in molecular techniques for the analysis of gene expression including microarrays, chromatin immunoprecipitation, evaluation of protein biochemistry with 2D gels, animal models, the yeast-two-hybrid system, confocal microscopy and tissue culture is preferred.
Responsibilities: The chosen candidate(s) will be responsible for conducting research in the NIH-funded laboratory of Dr. Han-Fei Ding, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology. The basic and translational research focus of this laboratory includes Epigenetic mechanisms involving histone deacetylases and methyl transferases, heat shock proteins and their cancer and leukemia relevant client proteins, as well as transfection and functional analyses of genes regulating cell death/survival of human cancer cells.

Minimum annual salary: $32,000 (Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate.)
Posted: 7/16/09 - until filled.

To apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three references (name, address, phone number and e-mail) to Han-Fei Ding, PhD, The MCG Cancer Center, CN 4132, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Please e-mail applications to: hding@mcg.edu.

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Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral (4)                    00008793               3412

Repost: This position is being reposted. Previous applicants will continue to be considered and do not need to apply again.
These positions are posted as postdoctoral positions; however, dependent upon the selected candidates’ education, training, experience and prior job performance, they may qualify for a postdoctoral or senior postdoctoral level.
Minimum Requirements: The qualified candidate must possess a PhD in biology, biological sciences, life sciences or another related field; a proven interest in cancer research; excellent English skills (both written and verbal); and current US work authorization. Also, competency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and EndNote; ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, complete work and meet deadlines; must be detail-oriented, highly motivated and committed to achieving excellence in the form of productivity and publications; and a willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Preferred: Experience in molecular techniques for the analysis of gene expression including microarrays, chromatin immunoprecipitation, evaluation of protein biochemistry with 2D gels, animal models, the yeast-two-hybrid system, confocal microscopy and tissue culture is preferred.
Responsibilities: The chosen candidate(s) will be responsible for conducting research in the NIH-funded laboratory of Dr. John Cowell, Associate Center Director for Basic Research of The MCG Cancer Center and Professor in the Department of Pathology. The basic and translational research focus of this laboratory includes Epigenetic mechanisms involving histone deacetylases and methyl transferases, heat shock proteins and their cancer and leukemia relevant client proteins, as well as transfection and functional analyses of genes regulating cell death/survival of human cancer cells.
An outstanding research environment, new laboratory and core facilities, as well as competitive compensation are provided.
Minimum annual salary: $32,000 (Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate.)
Posted: 6/06/08 - until filled.

To apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three references (name, address, phone number and e-mail) to John K. Cowell, PhD, DSc, FRCPath, Associate Center Director for Basic Research, The MCG Cancer Center, CN 4112, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Please e-mail applications to: jcowell@mcg.edu.

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Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral                             00008759                  3361

This position is being posted as a postdoctoral position; however, dependent upon the selected candidate's education, training, experience and prior job performance, the person may qualify for a postdoctoral or senior postdoctoral level. An outstanding research environment, new laboratory and core facilities, as well as competitive compensation are provided.

Minimum requirements: The qualified candidate must possess a PhD in biology, biological sciences, life sciences or a related field; a proven interest in cancer research; excellent English skills (both written and verbal); and current US work authorization. Also, competency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and EndNote; ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, complete work and meet deadlines; must be detail-oriented, highly motivated, and committed to achieving excellence in the form of productivity and publications; and a willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Preferred: Experience in molecular techniques for the analysis of gene expression including microarrays, chromatin immunoprecipitation, evaluation of protein biochemistry with 2D gels, animal models, the yeast-two-hybrid system, confocal microscopy and tissue culture is preferred.
Responsibilities: The chosen candidate(s) will be responsible for conducting research in the NIH-funded laboratory of Dr. Kapil Bhalla, Director of the MCG Cancer Center and Professor in the Department of Medicine. The basic and translational research focus of this laboratory includes Epigenetic mechanisms involving histone deacetylases and methyl transferases, heat shock proteins and their cancer and leukemia relevant client proteins, as well as transfection and functional analyses of genes regulating cell death/survival of human cancer cells.

Minimum annual salary: $32,000 (Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate.)
Posted: 5/15/08 - until filled.

To apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three references (name, address, phone number and e-mail) to Dr. Kapil N. Bhalla, MD, FACP, Director, The MCG Cancer Center, CN 2101A, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Please e-mail applications to: kbhalla@mcg.edu.

 

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