Postdoctoral Associate

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 269201

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Apr 22, 2026

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

DMPI Gupta Lab Postdoctoral Associate:

Be You.

Duke School of Medicine’s interdisciplinary Duke Molecular Physiology Institute (DMPI), is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Gupta Lab. The Postdoctoral Associate position offers an opportunity to conduct mentored pre-clinical basic science research in the endocrine research laboratory led by Dr. Rana Gupta, with a focus on diabetes, obesity, and tissue remodeling. Projects center on the biological activities of adipose tissue stem/progenitor cells and how they regulate adipose tissue expansion and remodeling in the setting of obesity. The research program spans basic science models, including primary tissues and mouse models, as well as translational clinical research.

Qualified candidates will have a strong record of training in biomedical research leading to a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree, excellent oral and written communication skills, hands-on experience in mouse metabolic physiology, demonstrated expertise in cell and molecular biology, and a publication record commensurate with career stage.

Be Bold.

Postdoctoral Associates are expected to work closely with other members of the Gupta laboratory to carry out all aspects of their assigned projects and to interact regularly with Dr. Gupta to develop study protocols, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts for publication.

In addition, Postdoctoral Associates are expected to perform the following activities:

Conduct an independent research project centered on hypotheses developed jointly with the PI(s)
Collaborate on additional research projects led by other members of the laboratory
Assist with training graduate students, technicians, and other laboratory members, as needed
Participate in the writing and development of grant proposals to support research
Present research findings at local and national scientific meetings
Compile data and communicate findings through research manuscripts

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team as identified by Forbes magazine as America’s Best Large Employer 2024 and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

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.

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