POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Job Title: POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Dr. Jon Campbell Laboratory

Occupational Summary

Your research activities will continue to focus on work in basic and translational research on molecular mechanisms that connect lifestyle factors (such as exercise and nutrition) to metabolic health in the Campbell laboratory, led by Dr. Jon Campbell. You will be expected to work with other members of the Campbell laboratory to coordinate all aspects of the research, and to interact regularly with Dr. Jon Campbell to design and execute experimental studies involving animal and cell-based models of metabolic disease, mitochondrial bio energetics, muscle physiology, metabolic flux analysis, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics. 

Work Performed

In addition, will also perform the following activities:

• Research the molecular underpinnings of chronic metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart failure.
• Use of animal and cell culture models of metabolic dysfunction to investigate the interplay   

between mitochondrial bioenergetics and health outcomes.

• Design and perform experiments successfully resulting in the publication of scientific

manuscripts.

• Demonstrate commitment to high standards of scientific integrity and experimental rigor
• Demonstrate commitment to training and career advancement
• Demonstrate significant intellectual contribution to other scientific projects within the lab as

well as your own.

• Write fellowship and/or grant applications as appropriate for the development of your career          
• Present research findings at local and national scientific meetings

1. A candidate may also be appointed to a postdoctoral position if the candidate has completed all 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 length 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.

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 given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.