POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

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POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE Department of Cell Biology

The laboratory of Dr. Yarui Diao in the Department of Cell Biology at Duke University is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow with a strong background in tissue regeneration, tumorigenesis, and aging. We are a functional genomics lab and we employ both experimental and computational approaches to uncover the gene regulation mechanism in tissue regeneration and tumorigenesis. For information about the lab and the PI, please visit: https://www.cellbio.duke.edu/yarui-diao/.

Principle responsibilities for this position include the following:

· Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of the principle investigator in preparation for a full time academic or research career.

· Perform animal procedures, cell and molecular biology experiments, microscopy, histology, imaging, and Next-Generation-Sequencing based data generation and analysis to study transcriptional and epigenetic regulation in stem cell and tumor cells.

· Develop and implement new genomics technologies as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Ph.D. in biological science and/or veterinary medicine.

· Knowledge of standard molecular and cellular biology procedures, animal handling, histology and previous bench experience are required.

· Extensive research experience preferentially in the fields of development, stem cell, cancer biology, epigenetics and genomics.

· First/co-first author publication record in decent peer-reviewed journals.

· Working knowledge of bioinformatics relevant to research projects in genome, chromatin, and transcriptional analyses are preferred, but not required.

This will be a minimum one year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience. The position is located at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. To apply, send a CV, statement of interest, relevant manuscripts, and names of three references to [email protected] and apply online at the following link: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25017&siteid=5407#home

EXPECTATIONS:

· The conscientious discharge of research or scholarship responsibilities, which may include teaching responsibilities for Postdoctoral Associates;

· Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in research;

· Compliance with good scholarly and research practice, including lab Standard Operation Procedures;

· 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. Postdoctoral Appointees are encouraged to consult the AAMC Compact between Postdoctoral Appointees and Their Mentors for suggested guidelines for the Postdoctoral Appointee-mentor relationship;

· 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

· Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.).

· Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency.

· If you have completed all of the requirements for a degree, but the degree has not been formally conferred; you may present evidence of completion of the degree requirements, together with a statement documenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred.

Other Credential/Experiential Requirements: The appointee will be a post-doctoral fellow registered with the Duke Postdoctoral Office and per the following requirements:

· The term of this appointment is limited (5 years with a possible extension for an additional year).

· The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, which may include teaching responsibilities.

· The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full time academic or research career.

· The appointment is not part of a clinical research training program, unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is a primary purpose of the appointment.

· The appointee works under the supervision of a scholar or a department at Duke University.

· The appointee is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.

Duke University 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 essential job 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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Education

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Experience

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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.