Duke University, Biology
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Position Title:
Part Time Research Scientist
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2025/02/28 11:59PM
(posted 2024/12/17, listed until 2025/02/28)
(posted 2024/12/17, listed until 2025/02/28)Position Description:
Position Description
The Sheng Yang He Lab at Duke University, Department of Biology, has an opening for a part-time (25-30 hours/week) research scientist position. The lab utilizes contemporary methods in molecular genetics, genomics, cell biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics and microbiology to answer basic and translational questions in the study of “host-microbe-climate” multidimensional interactions. The successful candidate will work to advance ongoing lab research projects and new collaborations. Candidates for this position should have obtained a Ph.D. degree in biological sciences. Candidates should have a record of high-quality molecular biology publications demonstrating competence in critical scientific thinking and research creativity in the development of non-invasive reporters of cellular excitability, development of energy-transfer based nano-probe system for biomolecular assay, and use of SUMO (Small Ubiquitin-like Modifier) chip for analysis of SUMOylation to a target protein. The Research Scientist (#1826) position also requires 5 or more years of postdoctoral experience conducting scientific research.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:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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