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Duke University, Biomedical Engineering

137 27694
Position ID:
Duke-BME-DUKEBURSAC1 [#27694]
Position Title: 
Associate in Research
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Engineering / Biomedical
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2024/05/29, listed until 2024/11/29)
Position Description:
   

This position will share responsibilities that fall under lab management and research. The lab management responsibilities will require ~1.5 days of work per week and will include ordering and restocking of supplies, day-to-day lab operations, implementation of safety rules and SOPs, and maintenance of equipment. The research responsibilities will require the remaining ~3.5 days of work per week and will involve independent and teamwork involving primary cell isolation and culture, differentiation of pluripotent stem cells, tissue sectioning, immunostaining and imaging, Western blot analysis, molecular cloning, preparation of viral vectors, and qPCR. The applicant should possess good organizational skills, prepare and maintain various types of documentation, and occasionally train students in laboratory techniques, the use of laboratory equipment, and SOPs. Required qualifications: B.S. or M.S. degree in biology, biomedical engineering, or related field with experience with lab management, cell culture, molecular biology, and biochemical techniques. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until a candidate is selected. The training environment of the Bursac group is highly interdisciplinary and provides ample opportunities for scientific growth and pursuit of both academic and industry careers.Interested candidates should send their resume and two reference letters to Dr. Nenad Bursac (nbursac@duke.edu).

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.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Names and contact information of three references
  • Reference letter (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://www.bme.duke.edu
email address
 
http://www.bme.duke.edu