POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Occupational Summary

A unique opportunity to partner with an academic Orthopaedic trauma surgeon to plan, organize,
and conduct cutting-edge translational research designed to improve bone healing and mitigate
infection in traumatically injured patients. Through in vivo and in vitro investigation, the research
partner will perform various complex and independent activities to make meaningful contributions toscientific discovery and innovation. This exciting position will foster opportunities for professional growth and personal enrichment as a lead role within a team of students, researchers, andclinicians. There will be opportunities to collaborate with various publicly funded investigators throughout the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and industry partners.

Work Performed
• Design, execute, and document in vitro and in vivo experiments focused on
understanding and improving bone healing with an emphasis on clinical relevance
• Establish and maintain protocols consistent with best practices for basic and
translational research
• Collect, evaluate, and interpret data and prepare oral presentations or written reports
detailing progress, adverse trends, and appropriate conclusions.
• Confer with the principal investigator to take a lead role in preparing manuscripts and
proposals related to the lab's scope.
• Supervise the work of team members engaged in experiments and data collection
related to the research investigation
• Attend routine lab meetings and events in the spirit of teamwork, collaboration, and
collegiality.

This is a one-year appointment and renewable dependent on the viability of grant-funding and job performance pursuant to the term limits set by the Duke Postdoctoral Office. 

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being perform ed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities  and duties required of personnel so classified.

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 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 classification (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 rese arch or scholarship, and may
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• 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 hi s 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.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the ty pes of duties andresponsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
See job description for education requirements.
Experience
See job description for requirements.