Postdoctoral Associate

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 274036

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Aug 21, 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 Patel Laboratory has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in Lung Transplant Immunology and Senescence at the Duke University School of Medicine. We are seeking a motivated person to research the mechanisms of, and interventions for, immuno-senescence and aging in lung transplantation using high-throughput multi-‘omic approaches, primary cell culture systems, and animal models of transplantation.

Ph.D. graduates (or people about to graduate) with interest in this topic are encouraged to apply. We value diversity of backgrounds and experience, so if you aren’t an expert in all of the approaches we use, that’s just fine! Our lab is a training environment; we are primarily interested in recruiting people who love science and are willing to put in the work to achieve their goals.

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.)

Preferred Qualifications:.

Detail-oriented, very well organized, and approach laboratory procedures with critical thinking.
Strong initiative and eagerness to learn.
Outstanding problem-solving skills.
Must adhere to strict safety requirements.
Ability to work and communicate effectively in a dynamic group environment.

Other Requirements:

This position is onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

This position is for one year with extensions contingent on continued funding, performance, and needs of the lab.

Be Bold.

The candidate will work closely team members and is expected to independently perform daily activities which include, but may not be limited to:

Maintenance of a laboratory notebook and/or other comparable records of research activity, which remains the property of Duke University upon termination.
Monitor progress of research projects and coordinate with Principal Investigator and Program team to stay on budget and schedule to meet the milestones and deliverables.
Follow standards of responsible conduct in research.
Comply with good scholarly and research practice.
Adhere to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like.
Comply with all applicable University and Department of Surgery policies and procedures.

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that is committed to providing outstanding patient care, training tomorrow’s leaders, and conducting innovative research. 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.

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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