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RESPONSIBILITIES: • Independently lead and execute research projects within the Jayasundara laboratory. • Contribute towards major grant applications providing data and writing. • Serve as the point person for assigned projects and coordinate collaborative science internally and externally. • Design experiments to address exposure-related chronic kidney disease by toxicity testing and RNA sequencing platforms. • Analyze and interpret sequencing data. • Provide guidance to junior scientists and train students.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • A Ph.D. in biological science or related field is required. • 2-3 years of Postdoctoral training is highly desirable. • Molecular biology laboratory experience with knowledge of kidney development, toxicity and disease. • Zebrafish exposure model and study design experience. • A basic level of understanding RNA sequencing with experience in next-generation sequencing and library preparation. • Excellent oral and communication skills • Must be team oriented and able to work effectively in a highly collaborative work environment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Duke University is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the 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.