Duke University, Biomedical Engineering
Position Description
Breast Cancer Metabolism
As an Associate in Research, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining all animal research done in the Center. Fellows will be immersed in the world of research management, planning, and execution and will be provided the opportunity to learn first-hand the skills necessary to sustain and conduct ethical, precise animal-related research. Through hands-on learning, Fellows will work side-by-side with current graduate students and staff on projects such as breast metabolic imaging and ethanol ablation. In addition to supporting basic research, Fellows will have the opportunity to conduct research projects in support of current major projects. The ability to work with animals is foundational to this role. All applicants for this position must have prior animal-handling experience. Animal procedure experience (e.g. tail vein injections, dorsal or mammary window surgeries, etc.) is highly recommended and preferred. Please expect that up to 20% of your job will be dedicated to attending meetings and preparing material for those meetings.
All members of the Center are expected to create weekly updates in the form of powerpoint presentations, create meeting agendas and record meeting minutes. You will also be expected to identify grant opportunities and directly apply for grants with Dr. Ramanujam. You will be expected to work full-time, 40-hours per week and expected to follow the handbook and all policies of the Center for Global Women’s health technologies. Marlee Krieger will serve as your direct supervisor. Please be sure to schedule 30-, 60- and 90-day evaluations with her. You will be required to attend the Duke orientation as well as the Center specific orientation.
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.
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Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information of three references
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