POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine

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This Postdoctoral Associate position is within the laboratory of Dr. Ching Zhu, a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist and arrhythmia biologist in the Duke Cardiovascular Research Center.  The focus of the Zhu Lab is clarifying the mechanisms by which sympathetic nerves drive ventricular arrhythmias, a leading cause of death in the developed world.  The ideal candidate is a dedicated scientist with an interest in working directly with the PI on applying interdisciplinary neuroscience and electrophysiology techniques toward studying the nervous system of the heart. 

Qualifications:

Education

5 years or less from a PhD or MD/PhD Degree

Experience

• Background in cardiac biology, neurobiology, bioengineering, or related field
• Molecular biology
• Background in electrophysiology preferred but not required

Skills

• Skills in mouse breeding and colony management required
• Mouse survival surgeries and echocardiography
• Molecular biology experiments: Genotyping, CRISPR, RT-PCR, Western blot, viral transfection
• Microscopy: Laser scanning confocal, super-resolution stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (STORM)Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with proven ability to prepare research manuscripts and presentations
• Capable of working independently on assigned projects
• Capable of integrating into a team-oriented environment and providing supervision to junior trainees

If interested, please send CV to ching.zhu@duke.edu.

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Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe 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.