POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke University • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Occupational Summary Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor in preparation for a full-time academic or research career. Job Description Applicants will be involved in studying the impact of hypertension on postoperative cognitive outcome, including delirium, during aging. The project will focus on understanding mechanisms whereby peripheral surgery impacts neuroinflammation and neurovascular interactions using mouse models and micro physiological systems. Some of these scientific questions span into characterizing molecular changes in the blood-brain barrier, glia activation, and neurodegenerative hallmarks. Novel therapeutics and access to clinical samples will be leveraged as part of other ongoing NIA-funded projects in the laboratory and through multiple active collaborations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.). Should be used for post-doctoral fellows if the candidate has completed all of the requirements for a degree, but the degree has not been formally conferred; the candidate may present evidence of completion of the degree requirements, together with a statement documenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred.
• The incumbent must be a true post-doctoral fellow registered with the Post Doc Office, and per the following requirements:
• The term of this appointment is limited (5 years with a possible extension for an additional year)
• The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, which may include teaching responsibilities.
• The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic or research career.
• The appointment is not part of a clinical research training program, unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is a primary purpose of the appointment.
• The appointee works under the supervision of a scholar or a department at Duke University.
• The appointee has the freedom and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor
• Studying the impact of hypertension on postoperative cognitive outcome, including delirium, during aging.
• Understanding mechanisms whereby peripheral surgery impacts neuroinflammation and neurovascular interactions using mouse models and micro physiological systems.
• Characterizing molecular changes in the blood-brain barrier, glia activation, and neurodegenerative hallmarks.
• Leverage novel therapeutics and access to clinical samples as part of other ongoing NIA-funded projects in the laboratory and through multiple active collaborations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees