Visiting Graduate Student

Duke University

  • Durham, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
School of MedicineEstablished 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.Visiting Graduate Student POSITION IN PRE-CLINIC HYPERTENSIONRESEARCH- DUKE UNIVERSITYDr. Yang's lab at Duke Department of Medicine has an NIH/NIDDK-funded position fora postdoctoral fellow to study the mechanisms underlying hypertension pathogenesis andhypertension-associated end-organ damage.Responsibilities:
  • Performs various complex technical duties involved in conducting chemical, biological
and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data forresearch purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions fromexperimental results.
  • Managing transgenic mouse colonies
  • Confer with the principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for
research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures andtechniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required.
  • Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts, and other literature
for information applicable to research experiments.
  • Determine and set up instruments, materials, and apparatus and operate laboratory
equipment required for specific tests.
  • Obtain, prepare, mount, and stain tissue, blood, and other substances for microscopic
examination.
  • Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
  • Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment for performing
duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
  • Review the work of lower-level laboratory personnel within designated areas and assist
in training new personnel.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
  • Review the completeness or accuracy of the work of others
  • Give recommendations, advice, or guidance to others
  • Review expenses related to materials and supplies and confirm the grant-budget
monthly reports.
  • Generating reports of results
  • Create and maintain laboratory records (protocols and biological materials)
Skills:
  • Knowledge/experience in various methods of molecular biology, analysis of gene
expression, genetics, functional genomics, cell biology and bioinformatics. Forexample: samples receipt and handling, RNA-seq, real-time PCR, RNA handling, RTPCR,qPCR, cell-culture, viral transduction, transfections, luciferase reporter assays, GFPreporter assay and immunofluorescence, RNA and DNA extraction, protein extractionand analysis, nuclear extraction, chromatin immuno-precipitation, electrophoreticmobility shift assay, DNA-binding protein purification, sequence analysis, genotyping,bioinformatic tools for genomic analysis.Minimum QualificationsEducationSee job description for education requirements.ExperienceSee job description for requirements.Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Ourcollective 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. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at DukeUniversity and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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