Assistant Research Professor

The Gerecht Lab in the department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to plan, supervise, and direct research in stem cell and vascular biology and engineering. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of molecular biology techniques, including genetic modification of stem cells, flow cytometry, and confocal microscopy. The candidate will provide technical expertise to lead in the development of study design, sample or data collection, data analysis, results interpretation, manuscript writing, and grant proposal preparation. This position provides opportunities to supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and lead projects or team research initiatives, as well as develop grant applications. The position will include collaborative research with other faculty in Pratt School of Engineering and the School of Medicine at Duke University. The candidate should possess a doctoral degree in one of the following areas: biomedical/bio engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology or a related discipline. A minimum of two years of research experience after a doctoral degree is strongly preferred. A record of verifiable and relevant published research is required; the potential to obtain extramural funding is strongly preferred. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are required. To Apply, Please Provide The Following CV Three written reference letters Research Statement Intellectual Development Statement Duke University is an 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, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke University aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gerecht Lab