Research Scholar

at  Duke University

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.

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

Visiting scholar engaging in a temporary research at Duke
Job Code: 00002173 RESEARCH SCHOLAR
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.

• Able to conduct a variety of experimental investigations with minimum guidance – knowledge and experience in basic microbiology, molecular biology, immunology techniques are desirable. Prior experience in handling animal (mice) experiments are particularly desirable. 40%
• Willing to learn new procedures, including handling and manipulation of laboratory mice, tissue section, staining, qPCR, and immunoassays. Good Laboratory Practice is essential. 30%
• Keep excellent laboratory records of experiments performed. Meet with PI weekly to provide updates and discuss the interpretation of experimental results. 5%
• Assist the Laboratory Manager with managing laboratory functions, including - maintaining inventory of reagents and consumables. 10%
• Maintain laboratory – including care of equipment, arranging waste disposal, storage of lab supplies. 5%
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 5%
• Good inter-personal skills and a team player in the laboratory environment. 5%