POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

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 in preparation for a full-time academic or research career.

What This Job Offers

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