Postdoctoral Associate in the Varghese Lab

Overview

The research will be studying skeletal muscle biology and function in regulating other tissues, using cellular, molecular, and model animal (transgenic mice) approaches. Specifically, the postdoctoral research associate will design and implement experiments, collect and analyze data, and summarize the study as presentations andmanuscripts.

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 notbeenformally conferred: in this case, the candidate may present evidence of completion of the degree requirements, together with a statementdocumenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred. If the degreeis 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 thattherequisite degree be conferred before a petition can be filed or a visadocument issued to sponsor the individual.

• The term of the appointment is limited (see Section 5 of the Postdoc Policy for lengthof appointment).
• The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, and may include teaching responsibilities.
• The appointment is generally preparatory for a full time academicor 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 expectedto 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 timelydiscussion 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
• Promptdisclosure tothe mentor regardingthe 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 ofProfessional Conduct and other relevant conduct policies pertaining toother schools at Duke University.
• Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies and procedures

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Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:See job description for education requirements.

Experience: See job description for requirements.

Skills:See job description for requirements.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions giventhis title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the totalof the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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