Experience in experimental biology and scientific research
Proficient in analyzing complex research data
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Experience with scientific manuscripts, grants, and presentations
Responsibilities
Lead scientific and operational activities of the laboratory
Design, execute, and optimize research projects
Analyze and integrate experimental data for publications
Supervise and mentor research staff and trainees
Coordinate laboratory workflows and troubleshoot technical challenges
Benefits
Collaborative and intellectually rigorous research environment
Opportunity to mentor the next generation of scientists
Involvement in high-impact discoveries
Access to multidisciplinary academic resources
Commitment to rigorous and reproducible research practices
Full Job Description
Join an innovative academic research program focused on olfactory neuroscience. As a Research Scientist, you will provide scientific and operational leadership for a laboratory conducting both wet-lab and computational research. You will partner closely with the Principal Investigator to develop new research directions, lead experiments, analyze complex data, and contribute to publications, grant applications, and scientific presentations.
Minimum Requirements:
PhD in a biological science or related field
Demonstrated experience in experimental biology and scientific research
Experience analyzing and interpreting complex research data
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Experience contributing to scientific manuscripts, grants, and presentations
Preferred Qualifications:
Completed postdoctoral training
Expertise in computational approaches and data integration
Experience supervising or mentoring research staff, students, or trainees
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary research projects
Strong scientific writing and communication skills
Other Requirements:
Knowledge of laboratory safety and compliance requirements
Ability to manage laboratory equipment, reagents, and protocols
Commitment to rigorous and reproducible research practices
Onsite position
Be Bold.
Lead the scientific and operational activities of the laboratory.
Design, execute, and optimize experimental and computational research projects.
Analyze and integrate experimental data and contribute to manuscripts, grants, and presentations.
Supervise and mentor technicians, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other trainees.
Coordinate laboratory workflows, troubleshoot technical challenges, and support compliance and safety activities.
Choose Duke.
Become part of a collaborative and intellectually rigorous research environment dedicated to advancing our understanding of olfactory neuroscience. You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented researchers, mentor the next generation of scientists, and contribute to high-impact discoveries within a multidisciplinary academic research program.
About Duke University
Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
