Biology

Faculty Position in Animal Integrative Biology

Duke University's Department of Biology, located in Durham NC, seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Animal Integrative Biology at the organismal level, for a position beginning in the fall of 2012.  We are particularly interested in applicants working in areas such as comparative physiology, evolutionary morphology, biomechanics or organismal level biophysics.  We seek individuals whose work is truly integrative, spanning multiple scales of organization and subdisciplines.  The Department of Biology is a broad department with strengths in evolution, ecology, behavior, development and cell and molecular biology. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and actively participate in undergraduate education.  In particular the candidate will be expected to contribute to a large undergraduate course in animal physiology and develop additional courses in his or her own areas of expertise.  We expect to make one or more appointments at the Assistant or Associate level. 

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief summary of current and proposed research, reprints of 2 or 3 key publications and a statement of teaching interests via the web at www.academicjobsonline.org. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded to this website.  Questions regarding the position may be addressed to Professor Kathleen Smith, chair of the search committee at kksmith@duke.edu.  This is a revised version of the ad posted in October 2011. Candidates who have already applied need not do so again; those applications will be given full consideration.

Complete applications received by December 1st will be guaranteed consideration.  The department is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, and we strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates.

Postdoctoral Position in Neural Basis of Behavior in Drosophila

A postdoctoral position is available to conduct research in the Bhandawat lab. The Bhandawat lab is interested in understanding how neural circuits represent sensory information or guide behavior using Drosophila olfactory system as a model. The successful candidate will use free/tethered flight behaviors to assess a fly's behavioral response to odors. He/she will use whole-cell patch clamp recordings in-vivo and computational models to assess neural computations. The successful candidate should have an interest in systems neuroscience and a proven record of research excellence. Experience with computer programming, in-vivo recording and/or behavioral analysis is strongly preferred. A strong background in molecular biology and Drosophila genetics is also a plus. For further information please contact Vikas Bhandawat at vb37@duke.edu. To be considered for this position please send a CV, publications and contact information for three references, as well as a cover letter describing your research interests.

Duke University and Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Opening: Research Technician

Position available in laboratory that uses Drosophila as a model system to study embryonic development and cell to cell signaling. Responsibilities will include maintaining Drosophila stocks and cultured cell lines, making reagents, analyzing DNA and protein,  and conducting independent research. B.S./B.A. in Biology or Chemistry and prior research laboratory experience required; expertise in molecular biology and protein biochemistry preferred; high degree of motivation and creative thinking essential.  Applicants should provide a description of their research experience, particularly with regard to successful molecular and/or protein work, along with contact information for three references to Amy Bejsovec (bejsovec@duke.edu), Dept. of Biology, Duke University.

Duke University and Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

Training Coordinator and Bioinformatics Project Manager, US National Evolutionary Synthesis Center

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN NEUROGENETICS

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in using molecular genetic methods and behavioral analysis to investigate assembly and function of olfactory neuronal circuits in Drosophila. Requirements: Good problem-solving and communication skills, previous experience with Drosophila genetics and/or biochemistry. Interested candidates should provide a brief description of their previous research experience and research interests, CV and contact information for three references to Dr. Pelin Cayirlioglu Volkan (pc72@duke.edu), Dept. of Biology, Duke University.

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.