Postdoctoral Associate in the Varghese Lab

School of Medicine

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Overview

The research will be studying skeletal muscle biology and function in regulating other tissues, using cellular, molecular, and model animal (transgenic mice) approaches. Specifically, the postdoctoral research associate will design and implement experiments, collect and analyze data, and summarize the study as presentations andmanuscripts. 

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 notbeenformally conferred: in this case, the candidate may present evidence of completion of the degree requirements, together with a statementdocumenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred. If the degreeis 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 thattherequisite degree be conferred before a petition can be filed or a visadocument issued to sponsor the individual.

• The term of the appointment is limited (see Section 5 of the Postdoc Policy for lengthof appointment).
• The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, and may include teaching responsibilities.
• The appointment is generally preparatory for a full time academicor 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 expectedto 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 timelydiscussion 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
• Promptdisclosure tothe mentor regardingthe 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 ofProfessional Conduct and other relevant conduct policies pertaining toother schools at Duke University.
• Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies and procedures

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Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:See job description for education requirements.

Experience: See job description for requirements.

Skills:Seejob description for requirements.

The intent of thisjob description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions giventhis title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the totalof the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committedto 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, orveteran status.

Duke aspires to create a communitybuilton collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collectivesuccessdepends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best whenthe rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members ofthe community feel secure and welcome, that the contributionsof all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

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

Education

See job description for education requirements.

Experience

See job descriptionfor requirements.

Postdoctoral Associate in the Varghese Lab 

The associate will work with fabrication and characterization of joint-on-chipdevice and lubricant formulations. The candidate is expectedto have knowledge about joint lubricant, chemical synthesis,  joint- on-chip deviceand joint pathophysiology. 

Occ Summary

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

Work Performed

DEFINITION:The Postdoctoral Appointee holds a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g.ScD, MD, DVM). Candidates with non-US degrees may be required toprovide proof of degree equivalency.1. A candidatemay also beappointed toa postdoctoral position if thecandidate has completed all of the requirements for a degree but thedegree has not been formally conferred: in this case, the candidate maypresent evidence of completion of the degree requirements, together witha statement documenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred.If the degree is not conferred by this projected date, the postdoctoralappointment may be terminated.2. Note for international candidates: Generally,immigrationclassifications (e.g., H-1B, J-1, etc.) require that the requisitedegree be conferred before a petition can be filed or a visa documentissued to sponsor the individual.The term of the appointment is limited (see Section 5 of the PostdocPolicy for length of appointment).The appointment involves substantially full-time research orscholarship, and may include teaching responsibilities.The appointment is generally preparatory for a full time academic orresearch career.The appointment is notpart of a clinical training program, unlessresearch training under the supervision of a senior mentor is theprimary purpose of theappointment.The Postdoctoral Appointee functions under the supervisionof a mentoror adepartment at Duke University.The Postdoctoral Appointeeis expected to publish the results of his orher research or scholarshipduring the periodof the appointment.EXPECTATION:The conscientious discharge of researchor scholarship responsibilities,which may include teaching responsibilities for Postdoctoral AssociatesConformance to standards of responsible conduct in researchCompliance with good scholarly and research practiceMaintenance of a laboratory notebook and/or other comparable records ofresearch activity, which remains the property of Duke University uponterminationAdherence to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals,infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the likeOpen and timely discussion with the mentor regarding all facets ofthePostdoctoral Appointee's research activities. Postdoctoral Appointeesare encouraged toconsult the AAMC Compact Between PostdoctoralAppointees and Their Mentors for suggested guidelines for thePostdoctoral Appointee-mentor relationshipPrompt disclosure to the mentor regarding the possession and desiretodistribute materials, reagents, software, copyrightable and potentiallypatentable discoveries derived from the Postdoctoral Appointee'sresearch.Collegial conduct towards members of the researchgroup and others asdescribed in the Duke University School of Medicine Honor Code ofProfessional Conduct and other relevant conduct policies pertaining toother schoolsat Duke University.Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies andprocedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

See job description for requirements.

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.