POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. 

Be You. 

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Postdoctoral Associate in Pediatrics / Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, you will be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment advancing discovery to improve infant health outcomes. 

Be Bold. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Conduct independent and collaborative research investigating host–microbiome interactions and their impact on postnatal growth and metabolism in preterm infants. 
• Design, perform, and interpret experiments using mouse models, molecular, microbiological, immunological, and multi-omic approaches. 
• Generate, analyze, and interpret metagenomics and other multi-omics datasets. 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers to advance project outcomes. 
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for scientific dissemination. 
• Maintain accurate documentation of scientific data, methods, and results. 

Definition & Expectations: 

This position is a true Postdoctoral Associate appointment and must meet Duke University Postdoctoral Affairs requirements. The appointment is time-limited and involves substantially full-time research or scholarship under the mentorship of a faculty member. The role is intended to be preparatory for a full-time academic or research-intensive career. 
 
Postdoctoral Associates are expected to work independently while receiving guidance from a senior mentor, actively contribute to the intellectual life of the department, and publish the results of their research during the period of appointment. This role is not part of a clinical training program unless research training is the primary purpose of the appointment. 

Skills & Experience: 

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M., or similar), completed or pending formal conferral. 
• Demonstrated interest and experience in basic or translational microbiome science. 
• Experience with microbiology, immunological techniques, and molecular assays. 
• Hands-on experience with mouse models, including animal handling, procedures, tissue and fluid collection, and preparation for assays or histology. 
• Experience with bioinformatics and biostatistical analysis, particularly for large-scale biological datasets. 
• Ability to conduct research with a high degree of independence while contributing effectively to collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. 

Choose Duke. 

Duke University offers a dynamic research environment, world-class resources, and a strong commitment to professional development. Postdoctoral Associates are supported through mentoring, training, and opportunities that foster successful academic and research careers. 

Ready to Make a Difference? 

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future through discovery and innovation at Duke. 

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.