RESEARCH SCHOLAR

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

11d

About The Position

School of Medicine 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 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Classification created to permit compensation to individuals performing scholastic research on Campus and in the Medical Center using University facilities without detailed supervision. The use of this classification is reserved for those who have either received a doctorate or have demonstrated equivalent professional attainment. This classification is administered on Campus through the Office of the Provost and in the Medical Center through the Office of the Chancellor for Health Affairs. It is not subject to the Wage and Salary system.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.).
• Visiting scholar engaging in temporary research at Duke.

Responsibilities

• Study mechanisms of chronic pain in animal models of acute and chronic pain.
• Conduct experiments using behavioral, cellular, molecular, and genetic approaches.
• Develop novel therapeutics for the control of pain and cancer.
• Participate in the project discussions of Dr. Ji’s funded NIH and DoD grants.
• Analyze data and prepare manuscripts with authorship.
• Present data in the national and international meetings.
• Apply for federal, regional, and industry grants, when applicable.

What This Job Offers

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