Research Scholar

School of Medicine

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FULLY GRANT FUNDED

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Classification created to permit compensation to individuals performing scholastic research on Campus and in the Medical Center using University facilities without detailed supervision. The use of this classification is reserved for those who have either received a doctorate or have demonstrated equivalent professional attainment. 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 research scholar 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. A completed PhD in neuroscience or a related field is required prior to the start date.

• The Research Scholar functions under the supervision of a mentor or a department at Duke University.
• The Research Scholar is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.

EXPECTATION

• 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 Research Scholar’s research activities.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT THIS LEVEL

Education/Training:

A completed PhD in neuroscience or a related field is required prior to the start date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

See job description for education requirements.

Experience

See job description for requirements.

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