Duke University, Biology
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Position Title:
Associate in Research
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2025/08/06 11:59PM
(posted 2025/06/06, listed until 2025/08/08)
(posted 2025/06/06, listed until 2025/08/08)Position Description:
Position Description
The Baugh lab is looking for a full time Associate in Research in the Department of Biology at Duke University. The Baugh lab uses the roundworm C. elegans to study nutritional control of development and organismal physiology. The Associate in Research will contribute to projects investigating the genetic basis of starvation resistance and nutritional control of gene expression using genome editing, phenotypic analysis, and functional genomic analysis. Research experience is necessary. Skills related to genetic analysis, molecular biology, imaging, and computational analysis are desirable, and experience with nematodes is ideal. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to media and reagent preparation, molecular biology, worm and bacterial culture, genetic crosses and genotyping, phenotypic analysis, microscopy, microinjections, and data analysis. This position is part of a research team, and training and mentoring will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated recent college graduates interested in a career in research. This position requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree. Please start the filename for your cover letter and CV with your last name.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
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