Research Scholar

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Be You.

The Eroglu Lab in the Duke University Department of Cell Biology seeks a temporary Research Scholar with a strong background in Cellular Molecular Neuroscience.

Minimum Requirements:

Min Degree Requirements:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent Ph.D. with a strong background in Cellular Molecular Neuroscience, with specialized training in astrocyte transcriptional and morphological development in murine models.

This position is

* Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

Be Bold.

Principal responsibilities for this position include the following:

* Designing and performing experiments successfully and collecting and analyzing data related to your research project in the Eroglu Laboratory.

* Keeping proper records of your experiments and resulting data in a way that is in line with the provided guidelines.

* Presenting your data in lab meetings and departmental seminars in an organized, logical manner.

* Demonstrating commitment to training and career advancement

* Preparing your findings for publication and addressing reviewer comments.

* Contributing to the training and advancement of graduate students and other lab personnel

Choose Duke.

This will be a 6-month appointment, contingent upon satisfactory reviews. The position is located at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC.

To apply , please send a CV, statement of interest, and relevant manuscripts.

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, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military 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.

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