POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine

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POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE POSITION

The Liu laboratory in the Department of Medicine, Divisions of Cardiology and Neurology is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to perform research in the fields of aging-related inflammatory diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular, and Alzheimer’s disease. Successful candidates will lead projects using multi-omics datasets from large sample sizes of disease relevant tissues/cells to identify novel biomarkers and gain a better understanding of mechanisms underlying these inflammatory diseases.

All candidates should have a strong interest in population or clinical research, be able to work independently in team-oriented projects, and are consistent, responsible and accurate for scientific research. As part of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA), successful candidates will also have opportunities for a) multi-site collaborations with scientists across the US, b) strong mentoring and growth in a fast-paced leading edge environment, and c) development of his/her own research program.

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., ScD., DrPH, M.D., D.V.M., DDS etc) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics/Statistics, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or other relevant disciplines.
• Knowledge in the areas of immunology and molecular biology preferred.
• Candidates should have excellent scientific writing and strong oral communications skills
• Experience in leading research papers for publication and data presentations preferred.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.