POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine

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Job Title: POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Drs. Christopher Newgard and Guofang Zhang

Occupational Summary

Drs. Christopher Newgard and Guofang Zhang invite applications for a collaborative postdoctoral fellowship position at the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute (DMPI), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.  Renowned nationally and internationally, the DMPI has five sections ­ Basic Science Research, Metabolomics and Proteomics, Genomics and Epigenetics, Computational Biology, and Clinical Translation, offering a rich, multi-disciplinary environment for postdoctoral research.

Work Performed

This is a fully funded position, immediately available. Our collaborative research uses multi-omics approaches, including stable isotope-based metabolic flux analysis, to define pathophysiological mechanisms underlying a spectrum of metabolic diseases, including diabetes/obesity, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and propionic acidemia (PA). Our diabetes/obesity/CVD project focuses on the role of branched-chain amino acid metabolism in disease progression, while the PA project is developing novel therapeutic interventions for patients afflicted with this genetic disease. Join us in our pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries and innovative solutions in the field of molecular physiology.

The primary responsibilities of this position will include planning and conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing, and managing data, and preparing manuscripts and presenting research findings at scientific conferences.

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.

The ideal candidate should be trained in molecular biology, physiology, biology, or biochemistry. A keen interest in delving into metabolic flux would be advantageous.

Interested candidates should contact Guofang Zhang at Guofang.zhag@duke.edu and/or Christopher Newgard at chris.newgard@duke.edu.

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 not been formally conferred: in this case, the candidate may present evidence of completion of the degree requirements, together with a statement documenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred. If the degree is 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 that the requisite degree be conferred before a petition can be filed or a visa document issued to sponsor the individual.

The term of the appointment is limited (see Section 5 of the Postdoc Policy for length of appointment).

The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship and may include teaching responsibilities.

The appointment is generally preparatory for a full time academic or 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 expected to 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 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 at this Level

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.

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