Research Associate, Senior
Durham, NC, US, 27710
School of Medicine
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OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
Classification created to permit compensation to individuals performing research on Campus and in the Medical Center using University facilities without detailed supervision. Incumbents may guide the research of others and participate, to a limited degree, in classroom instruction. The use of this classification is reserved for those whose professional stature is equivalent to that of a full professor and may be used only with the approval of the Academic Appointments Sub-Group of the Academic Council. This classification is administered on Campus through the Office of the Provost and in the Medical Center through the Office of the Chancellor for Health Affairs. It is not subject to the Wage and Salary system.
WORK PERFORMED
A rrsearch Associate, Senior position is available in the Department of Neurobiology at Duke University (Durham, NC, USA).
This position will involve collaborative research in an NIH funded project. We are especially interested in hearing from candidates who see themselves as eventually launching an independent research program.
A completed PhD in neuroscience or a related field is required prior to the start date.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT THIS LEVEL
Education/Training
PhD in neurobiology, neuroscience or related field.
Experience
At least 5 years of postdoctoral training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
See job description for education requirements.
Experience
See job description for requirements.
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