POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

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Job Title: POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, PARK LAB

Postdoctoral Research Position

A postdoctoral research position is available at Dr. Park’s laboratory in the Department of Pathology at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Park’s laboratory is located in the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI), a collaborative powerhouse—audacious, evolving, unconventional—at the center of a world-renowned university and medical center. DCI unleashes the power of synchronous collaboration to create breakthroughs that rapidly transform the unimagined into the possible—to fuel a pace of discoveries and advances previously thought impossible.

Park laboratory is interested in

1.  Understanding prostate cancer progression using our novel human epithelial cell transformation system.

2.  Investigating the pathogenesis of prostate and other epithelial cancers using primary human cells with organoid culture, which will create novel pre-clinical disease models.

3.  Identifying vulnerabilities in treatment-resistant epithelial cancers.

4.  Developing novel therapies targeting oncogenic drivers and other disease vulnerabilities.

Educational Requirements:

Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required. A candidate who has experience with molecular biology and/or genomics/bioinformatics is strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with other expertise will be also considered.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to work with collaborators at Duke University and other national/international institutions. Compensation and fringe benefits are competitive to national standard. Please contact Dr. Park directly and provide a CV, a brief summary of prior research, a brief description of career goals, and the contact info of three references.

Thank you.

Jung Wook Park, Ph.D.

Rollie Endowed Assistant Professor for Correlative Pathology

Department of Pathology

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, NC 27710

Email: [email protected]

Office phone: 1-919-684-0985

Occ Summary

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

Work Performed

DEFINITION:

The Postdoctoral Appointee holds a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g.ScD, MD, DVM). Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency.1. A candidate may also be appointed to a postdoctoral position if the candidate has completed all of the requirements for a degree but the degree has not been formally conferred: in this case, the candidate may present evidence of completion of the degree requirements, together with a statement documenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred. If the degree is not conferred by this projected date, the postdoctoral appointment may be terminated.2. Note for international candidates: Generally, immigration classifications (e.g., H-1B, J-1, etc.) require that the requisite degree be conferred before a petition can be filed or aviso document issued to sponsor the individual. The term of the appointment is limited (see Section 5 of the Postdoc Policy for length of appointment). The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, and may include teaching responsibilities. The appointment is generally preparatory for a full time academic or research career. The appointment is not part of a clinical training program, unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is the primary purpose of the appointment. The Postdoctoral Appointee functions under the supervision of a mentor or a department at Duke University. The Postdoctoral Appointee is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.

EXPECTATION:

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 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, copyright able 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.

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