Position Description

Assistant Research Professor and Assistant Director in the Duke Microbiome Center

The Duke Microbiome Center (DMC) and Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the Duke University School of Medicine invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor that will also serve as Assistant Director of the DMC. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of microbiome science including relevant molecular, bioinformatic, biostatistic, and microbiological methods. They will also have strong demonstrated skills in study design, sample or data collection, pipeline development, data analysis, results interpretation, manuscript writing, and grant proposal preparation. The ideal candidate will have a productive record of collaborative research and project management, and will engage in diverse collaborations with faculty in the DMC and across Duke University. This position also provides opportunities to lead projects or team research initiatives, as well as develop grant applications. The candidate will be expected to interact closely with the Duke Microbiome Core Facility and contribute to its scientific direction. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop, organize, and facilitate educational and community building activities within the DMC.

Applicants must apply online to be considered for the position and should include a cover letter, CV including publication list, statement of past and planned research and collaborative activities (3 pages maximum), and the contact information for three letters of reference. References must submit their letters independently and not be attached by applicant. On your cover sheet in the References section, you can check the box, email or email again, which will send instructions to your reference writer(s).

The candidate should possess a doctoral degree in one of the following areas: microbiome science, microbiology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, genomics, systems biology, computational biology, or a related discipline. A record of verifiable and published research in microbiome science is required; the potential to obtain extramural funding is strongly preferred. Excellent teamwork, organization, and communication skills are required. Applicants resumes will be continued to be reviewed after the closing date of April 30, 2022.

Duke University School of Medicine:

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation’s top medical schools. Ranked tenth among its peers, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where traditional barriers are low, interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced, and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.

Comprised of 2,400 faculty physicians and researchers, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System create Duke Health. Duke Health is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a full network of health services and encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

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