Duke University · 3 months ago
Postdoctoral Associate in the Varghese Lab
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelDuke University School of Medicine is a leading academic medical center focused on improving human health through research and education. The Postdoctoral Associate in the Varghese Lab will conduct independent research on skeletal muscle biology and function, utilizing various experimental approaches and collaborating with faculty mentors to prepare for a full-time academic or research career.
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Responsibilities
Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor in preparation for a full-time academic or research career
Design and implement experiments, collect and analyze data, and summarize the study as presentations and manuscripts
Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in research
Compliance with good scholarly and research practice
Maintenance of a laboratory notebook and/or other comparable records of research activity, which remains the property of Duke University upon termination
Adherence to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like
Open and timely discussion with the mentor regarding all facets of the Postdoctoral Appointee's research activities
Prompt disclosure to the mentor regarding the possession and desire to distribute materials, reagents, software, copyrightable and potentially patentable discoveries derived from the Postdoctoral Appointee's research
Collegial conduct towards members of the research group and others as described in the Duke University School of Medicine Honor Code of Professional Conduct and other relevant conduct policies pertaining to other schools at Duke University
Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g. ScD, MD, DVM)
Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency
Completion of all requirements for a degree but the degree has not been formally conferred is acceptable with evidence of completion and a statement documenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred
Expected to publish the results of research or scholarship during the period of the appointment
Conscientious discharge of research or scholarship responsibilities
Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in research
Compliance with good scholarly and research practice
Maintenance of a laboratory notebook and/or other comparable records of research activity
Adherence to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like
Open and timely discussion with the mentor regarding all facets of the Postdoctoral Appointee's research activities
Prompt disclosure to the mentor regarding the possession and desire to distribute materials, reagents, software, copyrightable and potentially patentable discoveries derived from the Postdoctoral Appointee's research
Collegial conduct towards members of the research group and others as described in the Duke University School of Medicine Honor Code of Professional Conduct
Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies and procedures
Preferred
Knowledge about joint lubricant, chemical synthesis, joint-on-chip device and joint pathophysiology
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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