POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine

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Job Description: 

The Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join their team. The postdoc’s research projects will focus on inherited metabolic disorders, specifically glycogen storage disease type II (Pompe disease). The postdoc will contribute to the understanding of the neurological manifestations in GSDs as we have ongoing retrospective and prospective clinical natural history studies to better understand disease progression and clinical outcomes of patients. This postdoc will collaborate with different research team members and clinical specialists to advance the science in GSDs. 

This postdoc position requires a minimum two-year commitment and will consist of a hybrid work arrangement (approximately 60% in office, 40% remote). This position will involve analyzing patient data and coordinating analysis of patient samples. 

In addition to a copy of their resume, applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter detailing their interests and relevant experience(s) based on the job requirements. 

Responsibilities: 

· Manage, store, and analyze clinical research data 

· Conduct systematic literature reviews, develop hypotheses, critically think, and brainstorm new ideas with the research team 

· Regularly collaborate with multiple experts at and outside of Duke, fellow postdocs, medical trainees, and the rest of the clinical research team 

· Communicate and present research findings at department/division meetings, international conferences, and patient education meetings 

· Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals in the form of research articles 

· Possess the knowledge of basic research integrity, values of ownership of a research project, and follow timelines to achieve deliverables 

Requirements: 

· MD, MBBS, PhD (with clinical research experience), DSc, or other doctorate in a relevant field 

· For those with a MD or MBBS background, a preference will be for those that have completed residency in pediatrics, internal medicine, medical genetics, neurology, or a related field 

· Applicants must have a strong background in neurogenetics and/or neurology 

· A background in metabolic disorders will be preferred 

· Applicants must have a history of conducting clinical research in the past, including at least 1 publication with first authorship, scientific/medical writing in peer-reviewed medical journals, or platform/poster presentations in conferences/seminars 

· Previous experience in grant writing will be preferred 

· Previous experience with analyzing and interpreting statistical data will be preferred 

· Must possess the knowledge to use citation manager EndNote 

· Must be able to accurately translate research findings and relevant literature to a target audience (such as clinicians, geneticists, and other members of the patient care team) 

Demonstration of the following skills: 

· Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well with others 

· Self-motivated with a strong work ethic 

· Detail-oriented and possesses strong planning and organizational skills 

· Excellent writing and problem-solving skills

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