Postdoctoral Associate

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 273475

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Aug 7, 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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

The Park Lab at Duke University in the Department of Pathology is looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to join our team. This position will work under the supervision of the PI to study molecular mechanisms of human epithelial cancer development.

In this role, you will be part of the mission to share our resources and facilitate collaborations aimed at conducting research on the following: new small molecule inhibitors for human cancer; the development and advancement of preclinical human cancer models using primary human cells; and the investigation of human cancer differentiation factors.

Daily, just some of the activities you will engage in include:

Carrying out independent research under the Principal Investigator's (PI) supervision.
Possessing advanced cancer and molecular biology skills, such as high-throughput sequencing data analyses.
Recording, analyzing, interpreting, and assessing research findings.
Providing guidance and mentorship to junior lab staff, including graduate students.
Writing and developing manuscripts, articles, reports, protocols, and abstracts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Attending and presenting research findings at scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Preparing grant/fellowship proposals to secure career development awards.
Assisting the Principal Investigator in preparing grant proposals to secure funding for research.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Requirements:

At a minimum, applicants for this position must have a PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Biology or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail
Highly collaborative approach and ability to set and meet clear goals
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment
Strict adherence to lab safety protocols
Good organization and time management
Ability to work effectively in a team while also being able to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. 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.

Screening of Applications: Screening continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 31, 2026.

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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