The Postdoctoral Training Program in Fundamental and Translational Neuroscience at Duke University Medical Center - headed by Dr. James O. McNamara, director of the Center for Translational Neuroscience - announces a new three-year fellowship starting as early as July 1, 2013. The fellowship is provided to recent PhD, MD/PhD or MD graduates who – by reason of their cultural background, socioeconomic status and ethnicity - contribute to a fuller representation of perspectives within the academic life of the University. The Medical Center’s commitment to diversity leads it to encourage applications of potential trainees who are Black/African American, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino Americans. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card holders).
The goal of the program is to promote career development of talented recent graduates in both fundamental and translational neuroscience. The diverse program faculty— 42 members—is drawn from both basic science (Neurobiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacology) and clinical (Pediatrics, Neurology, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Neurosurgery) departments.
Potential advisors must be identified and advisor must write a letter of nomination in support of the application. See list of potential advisors on our website – http://www.neuro.duke.edu/training-faculty
This fellowship provides salary support at the NIH level for postdoctoral fellows for a period of three years. In addition to stipend, there is a small travel allowance and contribution toward health insurance.
For additional information about the program and application requirements, please contact Beth Peloquin via email at Peloquin@neuro.duke.edu