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<div><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">The Duke University
School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Director
of a newly created iPS Core Laboratory Facility. This facility
will play a key role in supporting Duke's efforts to advance the field
of stem cell research through the development and application of
reprogramming technologies using induced pluripotent stem (iPS)
cells. </font></div>
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The iPS Core will provide Duke researchers with training and access to
cutting edge capabilities to support their own research endeavors,
with a focus on the derivation and storage of new iPS cell lines.
The Core will serve as a repository for iPS cells produced by Duke
investigators and a laboratory for the generation and characterization
of new disease-specific lines. The Director will oversee the
scientific output of the Core through the day-to-day management of
operations, personnel and finances. The Director will ensure
that exceptional support is provided to the Duke research community in
a timely, economical, and regulatory compliant manner. <br>
In addition, the iPS Core will contribute to the efforts of the
broader research community through the large scale production and
global distribution of iPS cell lines developed by Duke
scientists. <br>
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The Director will report to Brigid Hogan, Ph.D., Professor and Chair,
Department of Cell Biology. Dr. Hogan will lead a faculty
governance board for the Core.<br>
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<b>Responsibilities:</b> This role will include the following
specific responsibilities:<br>
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</font><font face="Symbol" color="#000000">o</font><font face="Arial"
color="#000000"><x-tab> </x-tab></font><font
face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">Provide scientific and
technical expertise necessary to assist researchers in designing the
experimental framework for their investigations. Foster a
collaborative process for the design of all iPS cell experiments via
discussions between senior laboratory staff and the investigators
utilizing the Core resources. Ensure that research staff have a
clear understanding of the desired metrics of success for each
experiment and that scientists are fully informed of laboratory
procedures, requirements and costs.<br>
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</font><font face="Symbol" color="#000000">o</font><font face="Arial"
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face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">Oversee laboratory facilities
including space, equipment and supplies. Facilitate the
selection, procurement, and maintenance of equipment. Ensure
adherence to environmental requirements. Develop and implement
processes for scheduling and training of new users.<br>
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</font><font face="Symbol" color="#000000">o</font><font face="Arial"
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</x-tab></font><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">Oversee
laboratory operations including the development and maintenance of
standard operating procedures for cell culture and other specialized
laboratory techniques as well as quality control and assurance
activities. Manage cell culture procedures through established
protocols, and design and evaluate protocols for new technical
services. Foster effective project and resource management
needed for successful operations and service.<br>
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</font><font face="Symbol" color="#000000">o</font><font face="Arial"
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</x-tab></font><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">Identify
opportunities to leverage information technology to facilitate the
efficient operation of the Core and made recommendations regarding the
purchase of hardware and software, application development, etc.<br>
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</font><font face="Symbol" color="#000000">o</font><font face="Arial"
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face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">Develop and manage the Core's
annual operating budget and cost recovery mechanism to ensure
long-term financial sustainability. <br>
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</x-tab></font><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">Identify
strategies for improving and enhancing the Core's services to the
research community and make recommendations to leadership regarding
opportunities to develop and implement new resources and
capabilities.<br>
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</font><font face="Symbol" color="#000000">o</font><font face="Arial"
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face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">Maintain a strong awareness of
other shared resources at Duke that may be of benefit to investigators
involved in iPS cell research and facilitate connections as
appropriate.<br>
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</font><font face="Symbol" color="#000000">o</font><font face="Arial"
color="#000000"><x-tab> </x-tab></font><font face="Times New Roman"
color="#000000">Identify and implement opportunities to inform
prospective Core users of the capabilities, expertise and services
available.<br>
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<b>Qualifications:<br>
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</b>Candidates must hold a PhD in cell biology, or related field, with
a focus on molecular biology or developmental and stem cell biology,
as well as a strong record of postdoctoral research accomplishments
and publications. The ideal candidate will have experience with ES and
iPS cell culture (or alternatively mouse ES cell culture), culture of
primary human cells, and the use of lentiviral vectors. At
minimum, candidates must have demonstrated experience with mammalian
tissue culture technology, cell transfection, and basic molecular
biology. Excellent organizational, communication and
interpersonal skills are required. Experience working in a
collaborative research environment is strongly preferred. A
faculty level (non-tenure track) appointment may be considered based
on the candidate's credentials. </font></div>
<div><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000"><b>Interested
individuals should send request for more information or a formal
application with names of 3 references to Brigid Hogan PhD
only at the e-mail address: stemcell@cellbio.duke.edu<br>
Closing date for applications Feb 28th 2010</b></font></div>
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<div>*****************************************<br>
Debra L. Martin, Programs Manager<br>
MIT<br>
Vice President for Research Office, Rm 11-268<br>
77 Massachusetts Avenue<br>
Cambridge, MA 02139<br>
617-258-0310, 617-252-1003 (fax)<br>
debra@mit.edu</div>
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