| Position ID: | Duke-BME-DUKETRUSKEY [#23893, 1420] |
| Position Title: | Associate in Research |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering |
| Appl Deadline: | (posted 2022/12/01, listed until 2023/06/01) |
| Position Description: |
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Associate in Research Microphysiological System Characterization and Testing. The Associate in Research will work on a project to study the use of skeletal muscle microphysiological systems to model autoimmune disease. Specific responsibilities include isolation and culture of skeletal muscle myoblasts, preparation, and monitoring of microphysiological systems, functional measurements of engineered muscle, measurement of reactive oxygen species, analysis of gene expression using RT-PCR and protein levels using Western blotting, and data analysis. Prerequisites include experience with cell culture techniques, and analysis of muscle function. The Associate in Research will present results at lab meetings. When applying, please provide a cover letter with three references and contact information. Requirements Education: BS or MS in biomedical engineering or related field. 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. |