POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 241359

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Mar 30, 2024

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Division of Medical Genetics is requesting a Postdoctoral Associate.

This position will be responsible for research on biomarkers for inborn errors of metabolism. This position will collaborate with faculty within Medical Genetics on pre-clinical and clinical research projects. The job responsibilities will include developing and optimizing biomarker assays using mass spectrometry and other technologies, analyzing data, preparing reports, presenting findings at a national meeting, and writing papers. Other responsibilities include ensuring compliance with ethical standards defined by the Duke Institutional Review Board and assisting with grant applications.

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and at a minimum, experience with tandem mass spectrometry, as well as a strong background in biochemistry and inborn errors of metabolism. 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.

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