Research Scientist, Senior

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The Achanta Lab is seeking a highly motivated Veterinary Research Scientist/Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our dynamic team. The title will be designated based on the Duke University School of Medicine guidelines and commensurate with the experience of the candidate. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and collaborate on a broad portfolio of translational research projects focused on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), acute heart failure, myocardial infarction, and pain models.

Our work is supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), federal sub‑contract projects, and industry partners.

• Design, conduct, and analyze translational studies in non‑rodent models.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve study objectives.
• Contribute to data interpretation, scientific writing, and dissemination of results.
• Participate in lab operations, including early‑morning, late‑evening, and occasional weekend work to ensure optimal study conduct and animal welfare.
• Commute as needed to satellite research facilities (~13 minutes from the main lab).

• Career planning and scientific development.
• Writing, grantsmanship, and conference presentation training.
• Guidance for American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) or American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW) board certification, including structured support for residency pathways or board‑certification under alternate experience routes.
• Guidance to become board‑certified by the American Board of Toxicology.
• Outreach, communication, and leadership skill development.

• Renewable, multi‑year appointment contingent upon performance and funding.
• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and institutional guidelines.
• Excellent opportunity for a veterinarian or postdoctoral scientist seeking to build a career at the interface of translational medicine, cardiopulmonary research, and laboratory animal science.

Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent (BVSc, VMD, BVM) required.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) preferred;
  Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.) preferred for senior positions.
• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the United States preferred but not required.
• At least one year of veterinary clinical practice or laboratory animal research experience preferred.
• Minimum 10+ postdoctoral years of scientific research experience and multiple publications preferred.

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