POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

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Grant/sponsor funded [50% or more external]

Job Title: POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE 

Job Code: 3820 

FLSA: E 

Job Level: 00 

Revised Date: 11/01/2018  

Job Family: JF 27 

Occupational Summary

Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor in preparation for a full time academic or research career.

Description:

Dr. Sudha Shenoy’s laboratory is seeking a recent PhD graduate interested in the study of signaling and trafficking of seven-transmembrane/G-protein-coupled receptors (7TMR/GPCRs). 7TMRs/GPCRs are the largest and most diverse class of signaling receptors in the mammalian genome and the target of nearly half the drugs currently in use.  We are interested in elucidating the roles of deubiquitinases in the regulation of GPCR and beta-arrestin signaling and trafficking mechanisms using both in vitro and in vivo model systems.  A candidate who is highly motivated and shares a vision of excellence and commitment to research with a recent PhD in Pharmacology, Cell Biology or related discipline is preferred. Prior experience with mouse models is also preferred.

Requirements:

-         PhD in a relevant field (pharmacology, cell biology or related discipline).

-         Demonstrated expertise in molecular, cellular biochemical techniques;

experience with mammalian cell culture, microscopy, immunoassays, molecular biology, animal models.

-         Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well with others.

-         Self-motivated and have a strong work ethic.

-         Demonstration of past research productivity (publications)

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Minimum Qualifications
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.