Genomics
| Position ID: | Duke-NSOE-Durham-POSTDOC_JAYASUNDARA [#25764, 3820] |
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Associate- in environmental and genomics data |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] |
| Subject Areas: | Environmental / Toxicology Genomics |
| Appl Deadline: | finished (2023/09/18, finished 2023/10/04, listed until 2024/03/18) |
| Position Description: |
| The Jayasundara laboratory seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on projects related to impacts of environmental change on organismal responses. For this specific position, we are seeking a postdoctoral scholar who is interested in correlating environmental temperature data with mitochondrial DNA mutation rates. The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to develop their own research groups within the broader project and contribute to other ongoing projects by fellow lab members though collaborative efforts. Additionally, the postdoctoral scholar will mentor junior researchers in the laboratory, lead journal clubs, and assist with routine laboratory maintenance jobs.
The Jayasundara laboratory is a research collaborative that is part of a group of thriving community of environmental health researchers at the Nicholas School of the Environment and maintains strong ties with the Global Health Institute and the Duke Medical Center.
TERM
1 year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should hold a PhD in Environmental Toxicology or a related field. We seek applicants with a strong interest in environmental data analytics.
PROJECTED START DATE
The position is available immediately.
Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the USA. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 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. |
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