POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - GOETZ LAB

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The laboratory of Sarah Goetz at Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher. 

Our group studies the biology of the primary cilium, an essential organelle that mediates critical intracellular signaling pathways. We are working to identify the signaling pathways that control the assembly of primary cilia, and to define the roles of cilia in embryonic development and in human diseases, especially neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. We have a number of exciting projects using cell culture and mouse models to characterize novel signaling pathways residing in the primary cilia of mammalian neurons.

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 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 a visa 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 full-time research or a 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.

Minimum Requirements
Ideal candidates will be accomplished, highly motivated, and creative scientists with a recent Ph.D. in the life sciences, or who anticipate completion of their degree prior to starting the position. Applicants should email a brief cover letter describing research accomplishments and future research goals, current CV with list of publications, and contact information for 3 professional references to:
[email protected]

For more information, see www.goetzlabduke.com

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