Postdoctoral Associate in the Varghese Lab

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 241213

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Dec 27, 2024

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Occupational Summary

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

Work Performed

This position is for an initial one-year appointment, and has the potential to be renewed based on performance and funding availability.

Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of Prof. Shyni Varghese, faculty mentor in preparation for a full time academic or research career. • As a Postdoctoral Associate you will be responsible for the studies involving therapeutic interventions to address osteoarthritis. You will be responsible for designing and executing the experiments including the animal studies. You will also be responsible for joint tissue analyses, biomarker and genetic analyses. • 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. • Publish the results of your research or scholarship during the period of the appointment. • 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.

This position is for an initial one-year appointment, and has the potential to be renewed based on performance and funding availability.

DEFINITION:

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 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 term 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 art of a clinical training program, unless research training under the academic or research career.

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.

RequiredQualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

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Experience:

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Skills:

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The intent ofthis job description is to provide a representative and level of the types ofduties and responsibilities that will be requiredof positions given this titleand shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific dutiesand responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed toperform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in thisdescription.

Duke Universityis an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer committed to providingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color,disability, gender,gender expression, gender identity, genetic information,national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Dukeaspires tocreate a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, andbelonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-anexchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds,and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that allmembers of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected, and that allvoices are heard. All members of ourcommunity have a responsibility touphold these values.

EssentialPhysical Job Functions

Certain jobs atDuke University and Duke University Health System may include essential jobfunctions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.Additionalinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will beprovided by each hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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Experience

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Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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