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Learn more about the Patek Lab's research here: www.thepateklab.org.

The position includes many of the following responsibilities, training, and research experience: Train, run, maintain, and organize staffing of aquarium system. Care for research organisms. Receive training and then maintain, manage, and perform: high speed imaging, digital data acquisition, materials testing, 3D printing, microCT scanning, including 3D rendering and reconstruction. Assist with ongoing research projects and grant writing, including data collection, analysis, figure generation, writing, and R coding. Perform fieldwork at the Duke Marine Lab, including collecting specimens and coordinating research. Maintain computers, data management systems, and coordinate with Duke’s IT. Calibrate and maintain microbalance and other sensors/test systems. Organize and schedule lab meetings. Coordinate Dr. Patek’s schedule, the lab’s staffing schedule, and lab meetings. Clean and organize lab rooms and facilities.

If you are interested in applying, please upload a cover letter detailing your specific interests in the job responsibilities and training, your interest in the research conducted by the Patek Lab, and include any relevance to your career goals. Include your CV/resume, unofficial transcript and the names/contact info for three references. These materials should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online.

The salary level begins at $35568 and will be adjusted according to prior experience and training in the job responsibilities and research area. Inquiries about the position should be sent to Prof. S. Patek, snp2@duke.edu

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