POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine

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Occupational Summary:

Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor in preparation for a full time academic or research career.

Work Performed:

The candidate is expected to:

• Perform experiments
• Analyze data
• Write manuscripts
• Learn to develop skills
• Meet with the PI to discuss research plan and development
• Maintain mouse colonies
• Participate in lab meetings and other required meetings
• Present results in Duke, national, and international meetings.

Required Qualifications at this Level:

Education/Training

The Postdoctoral Appointee holds a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g. ScD, MD, DVM) in an immunology or immunology-related field. Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency.

Experience and Skills

• Work requires expertise in immunological research, including  but not limited to the following techniques:
  • In vivo mouse handling
  • Flow cytometry
  • In vivo and ex vivo immunological assays
  • DNA cloning
  • Mouse genotyping
  • Immunofluorescent microscopy
  • Various biochemical assays
• Candidates also need to have a PhD level of knowledge and ability to independently plan research activities, successfully perform experiments, troubleshoot, record-keep, and write manuscripts.

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