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Duke University, Biomedical Engineering

137 24407
Position ID:
Duke-BME-GRILLPOSTDOC [#24407]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering
Appl Deadline:
2023/10/05 23:59:59** finished (2023/02/23, finished 2024/04/06, listed until 2023/10/05)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

We seek a highly-motivated individual to pursue neural engineering research in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our goal is to advance bioelectronic medicines: electrical stimulation, block, and recording of peripheral autonomic nerves for disease treatment and restoration of function. The successful applicant will advance our in vivo, in vitro, and computational modeling studies to conceive of, develop, and test interventions using electrical stimulation to control colonic motility. They will develop new experimental and modeling methods as required to advance the research. The objectives are to develop interventions that can be deployed clinically, for example by electrical stimulation of the sacral nerve roots. This is a full-time position with University Benefits and provides exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary research and career development. The appointment will be for one year, with a June 1, 2023 start date. 

Requirements: 
• Hold a PhD degree in engineering, physics, neuroscience, or physiology 
• Be familiar with neural biophysics and the fundamental principles of neural engineering 
• Have experience conducting complex in vivo and in vitro experiments 
• Have excellent informal and formal written and oral communication skills 
• Be capable of balancing independent research progress with collaboration and team work, as appropriate 
• Bring curiosity, enthusiasm, and initiative! For consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three professional references.


Duke is an 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military 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.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Names and contact information of three references
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://grill-lab.pratt.duke.edu
email address
919-660-5276
 
https://www.bme.duke.edu