Job Description
Be You.
Department of Cell Biology is looking for a Research Scientist to work alongside Dr. Amy Gladfelter in research projects.
Minimum Requirements:
Min Degree Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.).
Other Credential/Experiential Requirements: 5 + years of postdoctoral experience conducting scientific research. Multiple publications and notable significant contributions to scientific research.
This position is
- Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.
Be Bold.
This position will involve generating fungal strains, designing and performing experiments using genetics, microscopy, and biochemical approaches, data analysis, drafting of manuscripts and papers. In addition the position will involve mentoring undergraduates and graduate students, orienting new lab members to lab procedures, maintaining equipment, supporting in ordering, maintaining the chemical inventory and health and safety compliance.
Choose Duke.
Duke University provides a highly collaborative and resource-rich environment for interdisciplinary research. The Department of Biochemistry offers access to extensive research expertise, instrument support, optical imaging resources, and a strongly collaborative research culture.
Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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