POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine 

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Postdoctoral Associate – Dr. Nicholas Parrish

Be You.

The Department of Surgery is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our team. The research project will include pre- and post-operative management and assessment of animals after transplant (micro)surgical procedures. Experience with mouse models of survival surgery is necessary. For appropriately qualified candidates, opportunities will be available for involvement in translational and clinical research.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation of experiments, including raw experimental data and laboratory notebooks.
• Monitor progress of research projects and coordinate with Principal Investigator and Program team to stay on budget and schedule to meet the milestones and deliverables.
• Follow standards of responsible conduct in research.
• Comply with good scholarly and research practice.
• Adhere to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like.
• Comply with all applicable University and Department of Surgery policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements: 

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. M.B.B.S., Sc.D., D.V.M.)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• · Medical Degree (MD) Preferred

This position is Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

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• Pre- and post-operative management and assessment of animals after transplant (micro)surgical procedures.

• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation of experiments, including raw experimental data and laboratory notebooks.

• Monitor progress of research projects and coordinate with Principal Investigator and Program team to stay on budget and schedule to meet the milestones and deliverables

• Adhere to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like.

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Duke Surgery is #1 in NIH Grant Funding. We are an internationally recognized leader in laboratory and clinical investigation. Duke Surgery’s faculty and trainees are consistently among the top- funded researchers nationwide. This position is 100% grant funded. Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more. Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery.

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