POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine

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Postdoctoral Associate – Radiation-induced intestinal injury and regeneration

The Lee lab in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Duke University is seeking a highly motivated and independent scientist for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate position in the field of normal tissue injury from ionizing radiation exposure. This NIH-funded position will study acute epithelial damage and delayed fibrosis of the intestines induced by radiation, with a focus on mechanisms of regenerative reprogramming. Complementary approaches will be used, including genetically engineered mouse models, histopathology, mouse and human organoids, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, single-cell RNA/ATAC-seq, and spatial transcriptomics. A PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences-related fields and a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals are required. Experience and expertise in analyzing single-cell sequencing data is preferred. This candidate must be detail-oriented and well-organized, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, interactive team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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Experience

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