Postdoctoral Associate - Psychiatry - Child Div - Posner Lab Neuro Imaging

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The Posner Lab at Duke University School of Medicine has an opening for a full-time Associate in Research. The lab focuses on neurodevelopment and utilizes MRI approaches to study neurobiological correlates of mental illness and cognitive development. We have four ongoing cohort studies aimed at understanding the influence of family history, psychosocial adversity and prenatal exposures on the development of neural circuits involved in executive functions and emotion regulation.

The appointment

•  involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, and may include teaching responsibilities.
• is generally preparatory for a full time academic or research career.
• 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.
• Is 100% grant funded

The Postdoctoral Appointee functions under the supervision of a mentor or a department at Duke University and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.

Postdoctoral Associates who meet the Duke University eligibility guidelines  may enroll in University Benefits. The position provides exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary research and career development.

 Work Performed

• Manuscript preparation
• Grant preparation
• Training and supervision of research assistants in image processing
• Collaborative work with other lab members
• Participate in weekly lab meetings

Expectation

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

Required Qualifications

Education/Training

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.

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.

• Prior research experience in neurodevelopment
• Prior experience writing science manuscripts
• Ability to work both independently and as a contributing team member
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific integrity and high-quality research
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Quantitative data analysis skills

Job Code: 00003820 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
Job Level: 00

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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.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

See job description for education requirements.

Experience

See job description for requirements.

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.