Research Scholar

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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

Department of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology is looking for a Research Scholar to work alongside Dr. Michael Kastan in research projects.

Minimum Requirements: 

• PhD in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or similar sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience in techniques and topics associated with this specific project exploring interactions between ATM and GRP94 proteins and regulation of cellular stress responses

This position is

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

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• Perform scientific experiments, including, but not limited to, the following techniques:
• Mammalian cell culture
• Cloning/subcloning/targeted mutagenesis
• Protein assays, especially immunoblots and immunoprecipitations
• RT-PCR and RNA analyses
• Cell transfections and selections
• Cell survival assays
• Flow cytometry
• Partner with the PI in directing the scientific directions of the laboratory, including expectations to regularly read and interpret relevant scientific literature
• General

• Keep up with regulatory processes (animal, safety, radiation protocols, SOPs, etc)
• Orienting and participating in oversight of laboratory members, including students, post-doctoral fellows and technicians
• Maintaining personal laboratory records and ensuring lab records of other members is appropriate
• Communicating regularly with the PI and laboratory members
• Interface with other Duke scientists, including core laboratories

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Screening of Applications

• Screening continues until position is filled. (Note: Search committee will screen applications as they come in and must continue screening ALL applications until position is filled, regardless of where the search committee is at in the review process.) 

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Be You.

The Duke University Central Human Resource is seeking a resourceful Senior Recruiter to join our talented team. In this crucial role, you'll have the opportunity to directly impact the university's success by attracting and hiring top-notch executive talent across various departments. You'll partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand their unique needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies on an executive level.

Daily, you'll get to flex your consultative skills, providing expertise on recruitment best practices, interviewing techniques, and HR policies. From developing targeted recruitment plans for executive level roles to actively sourcing and assessing candidates, you'll drive the entire hiring process. Additionally, you'll promote the university at career fairs and events, building our brand and pipeline of diverse applicants.

This is an exciting chance to make your mark by shaping the future workforce of the university. You'll collaborate cross-functionally, captain strategic projects like workforce planning and diversity initiatives. Your efforts will be pivotal in ensuring we have the right people in the right roles to drive our mission forward.

Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field required.

Work requires three years of experience working closely with hiring managers on recruiting and other human resource issues in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrating the ability to influence and attract executive level talent, while holding themselves and others accountable to meet commitments.

Demonstrating project management and strategic planning experience with the ability to conduct research and analysis.

Understanding of employment law that influence policy and conflict resolution skills.

This position is hybrid, working on-site for a minimum of two days weekly and reside in a Duke University-approved state.

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Position Description:

Provide a high level of customer service in consulting with and guiding hiring managers in comprehensive recruitment and staffing issues, policies, and processes.

Establish, cultivate, and maintain ongoing relationships with hiring managers in order to understand the business unit and its recruitment needs within the context of their mission; develop and maintain a strong rapport and expectations with key leaders in the department; attend departmental staff and other meetings as requested to acquire substantial knowledge about the departments business objectives, goals, operations and work culture.

Develop recruitment plan based on department needs that clearly define and commit to service and performance criteria; develop and review diversity plan with focused recruitment strategies; influence strategic staffing decisions such as succession planning, training, and career development.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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For best consideration, apply by July 10, 2024.

Join our award-winning team as identified by Forbes magazine as America’s Best Large Employer 2024 and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines.

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.

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.