Duke University and Duke University Health System require all students, faculty and staff to receive the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. After you have officially accepted a position at Duke, you may request a religious or medical accommodation. PhD Position in Medicine Work Arrangement: Requisition Number: 228667 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER Date: Jun 11, 2023 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. Job description: The post-doctoral research associate will lead specific research projects in the Department of Pediatrics (Division of Medical Genetics). The research projects will focus on hepatic glycogen storage diseases (GSDs). The post doc will contribute to the understanding of hepatic GSDs as we have ongoing retrospective and prospective clinical natural history studies to better understand disease progression and clinical outcomes of patients diagnosed with a hepatic GSD. This post doc will collaborate with different research team members on other research projects and will use the clinical knowledge to advance the science in GSDs. This post doc position requires a minimum two-year commitment and will consist of a hybrid work arrangement. Requirements: - PhD, MD, MBBS, DSc, MD/PhD, or MBBS/DSc in a relevant field - Demonstration of conducting clinical research in the past (publications with first authorship and/or scientific/medical writing in peer-reviewed medical journals, platform/poster presentations in conferences/seminars) will be preferred - Previous experience in grant writing will be preferred - Previous experience with analyzing and interpreting statistical data will be preferred - Demonstrate following skills o Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well with others o Self-motivated with a strong work ethic o Detail-oriented and possesses strong planning and organizational skills o Excellent writing and problem-solving skills Responsibilities: - Be involved in managing and storing clinical research data (data management) and analyzing data - Conduct systematic literature reviews, develop hypotheses, critically think, and brainstorm new ideas with the research team - Regularly collaborate with multiple experts at and outside of Duke, fellow post docs, and the rest of the clinical research team - Communicate and present research findings at divisional meetings, international conferences, and patient education meetings - Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals in the form of research articles: o This candidate must be able to accurately translate research findings and relevant literature to a target audience (such as clinicians, geneticists, and other members of the patient care team). o Must have the knowledge of the authorship guidelines as per the ICMJE guidelines, and be able to follow through all the instruction under each journal’s authorship guidelines for submitting an article - Must possess the knowledge to use citation managers such as EndNote - Possess the knowledge of basic research integrity, values of ownership of a research project, and follow timelines to achieve deliverables. Training on responsible conduct of research (RCR) and the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) for conducting research will be provided at Duke. Minimum Qualifications Education See job description for education requirements. Experience See 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. 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. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob 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. Nearest Major Market: Durham Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Duke University and Duke University Health System require all students, faculty and staff to receive the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. After you have officially accepted a position at Duke, you may request a religious or medical accommodation.

PhD Position in Medicine

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 228667

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Jun 11, 2023

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.

Job description:

The post-doctoral research associate will lead specific research projects in the Department of Pediatrics (Division of Medical Genetics). The research projects will focus on hepatic glycogen storage diseases (GSDs). The post doc will contribute to the understanding of hepatic GSDs as we have ongoing retrospective and prospective clinical natural history studies to better understand disease progression and clinical outcomes of patients diagnosed with a hepatic GSD. This post doc will collaborate with different research team members on other research projects and will use the clinical knowledge to advance the science in GSDs. This post doc position requires a minimum two-year commitment and will consist of a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements:

- PhD, MD, MBBS, DSc, MD/PhD, or MBBS/DSc in a relevant field

- Demonstration of conducting clinical research in the past (publications with first authorship and/or scientific/medical writing in peer-reviewed medical journals, platform/poster presentations in conferences/seminars) will be preferred

- Previous experience in grant writing will be preferred

- Previous experience with analyzing and interpreting statistical data will be preferred

- Demonstrate following skills

o Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well with others

o Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

o Detail-oriented and possesses strong planning and organizational skills

o Excellent writing and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities:

- Be involved in managing and storing clinical research data (data management) and analyzing data

- Conduct systematic literature reviews, develop hypotheses, critically think, and brainstorm new ideas with the research team

- Regularly collaborate with multiple experts at and outside of Duke, fellow post docs, and the rest of the clinical research team

- Communicate and present research findings at divisional meetings, international conferences, and patient education meetings

- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals in the form of research articles:

o This candidate must be able to accurately translate research findings and relevant literature to a target audience (such as clinicians, geneticists, and other members of the patient care team).

o Must have the knowledge of the authorship guidelines as per the ICMJE guidelines, and be able to follow through all the instruction under each journal’s authorship guidelines for submitting an article

- Must possess the knowledge to use citation managers such as EndNote

- Possess the knowledge of basic research integrity, values of ownership of a research project, and follow timelines to achieve deliverables. Training on responsible conduct of research (RCR) and the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) for conducting research will be provided at Duke.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

See job description for education requirements.

Experience

See 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. 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.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob 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.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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