Postdoctoral Associate in BiologyWork Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 230910
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER
Date: Jun 9, 2023
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A postdoctoral position is available immediately to study the mechanism of organelle-based signaling in senescence and neurodegenerative disease. Candidates with experience in mouse models are encouraged to apply. For details, please contact Dr. Pang Yao (yao00001@mc.duke.edu) at the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University.
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2. Note for international candidates: Generally, immigration classifications (e.g., H-1B, J-1, etc.) require that the requisite degre e be conferred before a petition can be filed or a visa document issued to sponsor the individual. The term of the appointment is limited (see Section 5 of the Postdoc Policy for length of appointment). The appointment involves full-time research or a scholarship and may include teaching responsibilities. The appointment is generally preparatory for a full time academic or research career. The appointment is not part of a clinic al training program unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is the primary purpose of the appointment. The Postdoctoral Appointee functions under the supervision of a mentor or a department at Duke University. The Postdoctoral Appointee is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.
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