Research Scholar

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

1d • Onsite

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 2,500 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.

Occupational Summary
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

• PhD in life sciences or related fields, for example cell and developmental biology, biochemistry, physiology, or biomedical engineering.
• Experiences in cell culture, animal models, advanced microscopy, molecular biology techniques, data mining, and analysis of multi-omics data
• Strong writing skills and prior publications in relevant field are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet lab research in skeletal muscle biology, including investigating the molecular mechanisms that regulate muscle function, and how muscle physiology impacts other organ systems.
• Use mouse models and human cells to study signaling mechanisms and metabolic pathways that regulate regenerative function of muscle stem cells called satellite cells.
• Dissect the origin and function of immunomyoblasts (i.e. immune gene-expressing myoblasts).
• Understand the role of lipid droplets and fatty acid metabolism in satellite cell biology.
• Write manuscripts (25%) on the research subjects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees