Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Contact Information:
Bennie Brisco
Manager
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Medical College of Georgia
CB 2530
Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-0665
bbrisco@mcg.edu

  • Assistant, Associate or Full Professor
    Position No. 00000671 / 48042
    Posted: 02/24/2007 Re-posted: 01/24/2007
    Description:  Seeking applications for a tenure track position. A Ph.D. or M.D. degree with appropriate post-doctoral or academic experience is required. Successful candidates are expected to have extramural funding (Associate Professor/Professor) or be ready to apply for extramural funding (Assistant Professor). Research areas of interest for new recruits include inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, and pathogenic bacteria relevant to intestinal diseases. General areas of cancer biology (prostate cancer, cervical cancer, and breast cancer) will also be considered.
    Application Deadline: Until Filled

    Interested applicants should forward their curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names of references to:

    Vadivel Ganapathy, Ph.D.
    Regents' Professor and Chair 
    Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
    Medical College of Georgia
    Augusta, Georgia 30912-2100

 

  • Assistant, Associate or Full Professor
    Position No.  00000729 / 52892 Posted:  07/17/2007
    Position No.  00000727 / 55253 Posted:  07/17/2007
    Description:  The program in Microbiology and Biodefense in the Department invites applicants for two tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor ranks.  These positions are effective September 1, 2007.  A PhD or MD degree with postdoctoral experience is required.  Successful candidates are expected to have extramural funding (Associate or full Professor) or be ready to apply for extramural funding (Assistant Professor).  New recruits will join a rapidly expanding and well funded department with ample opportunity for collaboration with existing faculty.  Research areas of interests include:  Pathogenic bacteria relevant to gastrointestinal diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal cancer, mucosal immunology, and gut flora in health and disease.  Preference will be given to candidates investigating molecular and cellular mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis and post-cell interactions within the gastrointestinal track.  The department has established a long standing collaboration with the gastroenterology section in the department of medicine and with the gastrointestinal surgery section in the department of surgery.  New recruits will have the chance to collaborate with these clinical departments, as well as with faculty in the MCG Cancer Center.  The new positions come with substantial lab space and an excellent start-up package.  Successful candidates also are expected to participate in minimal teaching in the Schools of Medicine or Graduate Studies.
    Application Deadline: Until Filled

    Interests applicants should send their CV, a statement of research interest, and names of three references to:

    Dr. Stuart A. Thompson
    Faculty Search Committee
    Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    Medical College of Georgia
    Augusta, GA  30912-2100
  • Professor
    Position No.  00000724 / 55469
    Posted:  11/07/2007
    Description:      The Medical College of Georgia invites applications from established and distinguished scientists in the area of cancer biology for a Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Faculty Position in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology available effective July 1, 2008. This is a tenure track position at the level of full professor. Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and are expected to have extramurally funded programs in the areas of cancer cell signaling, cancer immunology, or cancer genetics/epigenetics. One of the primary areas of research focus in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is cancer, and the faculty members in the department have the opportunity to collaborate with the MCG Cancer Center and have access to all the core facilities at the MCG and the Cancer Center. These facilities include genomics, proteomics, microscopy, transgenic and knockout mice, ZebraFish, tumor bank, and small animal imaging. A well-supported phase I/II clinical trials unit is available to facilitate translational research. Candidates are also expected to contribute to medical and graduate education. The Medical College of Georgia offers attractive salary and benefits. The start-up package for this particular position is provided jointly by the Medical College of Georgia and the Georgia Cancer Coalition.
    Application Deadline: Until Filled

    Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three references to: 

    Vadivel Ganapathy, Ph. D.
     Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    Medical College of Georgia
    CB2740, Research and Education Building
    1459 Laney Walker Boulevard
    Augusta, GA 30912
    E-Mail: iwalker@mail.mcg.edu