RESEARCH SCHOLAR

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

The Eroglu Lab in the Duke University Department of Cell Biology seeks a temporary Research Scholar with a strong background in Cellular Molecular Neuroscience. 

Principal responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Designing and performing experiments successfully and collecting and analyzing data related to your research project in the Eroglu Laboratory. 

• Keeping proper records of your experiments and resulting data in a way that is in line with the provided guidelines. 

• Presenting your data in lab meetings and departmental seminars in an organized, logical manner 

• Demonstrating commitment to training and career advancement 

• Preparing your findings for publication and addressing reviewer comments. 

• Contributing to the training and advancement of graduate students and other lab personnel 

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Preferred Qualifications: 

• Recent Ph.D. with a strong background in Cellular Molecular Neuroscience, with specialized training in mouse behavioral analyses of goal-directed actions, is preferred. 

This will be a 9-month appointment, contingent upon satisfactory reviews. The position is located at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. To apply, please send a CV, statement of interest, and relevant manuscripts. 

The Research Scholar 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. 

2173 Research Scholar 

Min Degree Requirements:

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

Other Credential/Experiential Requirements:

Visiting scholar engaging in temporary research at Duke. 

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities 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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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.