POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Company: Duke University
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

School of Medicine: Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked tenth among its peers, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where traditional barriers are low, interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced, and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve humanhealth locally and around the globe. Comprised of 2,400 faculty physicians and researchers, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System create Duke Health. Duke Health is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a full network of health services and encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Occ SummaryThe Di Talia lab in the Duke University Department o f Cell Biology seeks afull-time postdoctoral associate with a strong ba ckground in cell and developmental biology. For information about the la b and the PI, please visit: https://www.cellbio.duke.edu/stefano-di-tali a/. Principle responsibilities for this position include the follow ing:Develop a research project in the field of development and rege nerationLead experimental work and data analysisPrepare manusc ript on your discoveriesWrite fellowship applications as appropriat e for the development of your career.Preferred Qualifications: A strong background in cell and developmental biology is preferred. A strong background in physical sciences with an interest to biological applications is also preferred.This will be a minimum one-yea r appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. Salary is co mmensuratewith NIH guidelines and applicant experience. The position is located at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. To app ly, please send a CV, statement of interest, relevant manuscripts, and n ames of three references to stefano-di-talia@duke.edu and apply for the position online at the following link: https://sjobs.brassring.com /TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25017&siteid=#homeThe Postd octoral Appointee holds a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g.ScD, MD, DVM) . Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of deg ree equivalency. Minimum Qualifications Education See job description for education requirements. Experience See job description for requirements. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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