Position ID: | Duke-EVANTH-PONTZERAIR2 [#18591] |
Position Title: | Associate in Research |
Position Type: | Other |
Position Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] |
Subject Area: | Evolutionary Anthropology |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/07/30 11:59PM finished (2021/05/10, finished 2021/10/25) |
Position Description: |
The Pontzer Lab at Duke University seeks a research
associate to work on projects exploring human metabolism and metabolic health
from an evolutionary perspective. The ideal candidate will have experience working
in laboratory settings operating and maintaining scientific equipment and
assisting with the management of supplies and budget. The position will require
self-direction and the ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively
with undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral researchers in the in lab.
Candidates must have obtained their BA or BS prior to the start date. Responsibilities will include operating and maintaining equipment, managing budgets and research supplies, administering IRB and IACUC protocols, managing personnel schedules, and assisting as needed with data collection and analysis. This position will provide the opportunity to interact with scientists across Duke, including world leaders in cardiometabolic health at the Duke School of Medicine and the Duke Global Health Institute. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for subsequent years pending positive performance and funding. Review of candidates will begin seven days after the job
posts to Academic Jobs Online, and continue until the position is filled. The
anticipated start date is August 1, 2021, contingent on the status of on-campus
research activity. Applicants should upload the following to Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18591 : a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, research statement, and contact information for three references. 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. |