Postdoctoral Associate

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 273958

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Aug 31, 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. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Postdoctoral Associate (9-Month Position)

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate curiosity, innovation, and the unique perspectives that drive discovery. As a Postdoctoral Associate, you will join a highly collaborative research team focused on advancing our understanding of epilepsy, sleep physiology, and human intracranial neurophysiology.

In this role, you will work alongside neurologists, neurosurgeons, sleep medicine specialists, engineers, and data scientists to conduct impactful translational research that bridges clinical care and scientific discovery. Your expertise in stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), epilepsy research, and neurophysiology will contribute to advancing knowledge that may improve outcomes for patients living with epilepsy.

Be Bold.

Join a dynamic research environment where innovation, scientific rigor, and collaboration fuel groundbreaking discoveries in epilepsy and sleep research.

What You'll Do

Advance Clinical and Translational Research

Perform detailed phenotyping and annotation of the Duke University SEEG database to support clinical and translational epilepsy research.
Design, develop, and execute an independent research project focused on understanding the interaction between sleep and epilepsy.
Identify meaningful clinical and scientific insights through the integration of complex neurological datasets.

Conduct Human Neurophysiology Research

Plan, conduct, and analyze experiments involving patients undergoing SEEG monitoring.
Perform and support intracranial electrical stimulation studies within established research protocols.
Integrate multimodal clinical, electrophysiological, and sleep-related data to address important research questions.

Analyze and Interpret Complex Data

Evaluate clinical neurophysiology, intracranial EEG, and sleep datasets to generate research findings.
Apply quantitative and analytical approaches to support data interpretation and scientific discovery.
Utilize programming and data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, R, or related platforms, when applicable.

Disseminate Scientific Discoveries

Present research findings at national and international scientific meetings.
Prepare and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
Contribute to grant applications, collaborative research initiatives, and scientific reports.

Support Academic Excellence and Collaboration

Participate in multidisciplinary collaborations with clinicians, researchers, engineers, and data scientists.
Mentor students, trainees, and junior researchers as appropriate.
Foster a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated training and proficiency in stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) interpretation in patients with epilepsy.
Experience conducting intracranial EEG research in epilepsy.
Knowledge of sleep physiology and sleep staging/scoring using established clinical standards.
Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of epilepsy presurgical evaluation and advanced SEEG interpretation.
Experience conducting human intracranial stimulation experiments.
Programming and data analysis experience using MATLAB, Python, R, or related analytical tools.
Familiarity with advanced neurophysiological signal processing methodologies.
Experience with quantitative EEG analysis techniques.
Experience contributing to publications, presentations, grant applications, or research collaborations.

What Makes You Stand Out

Passion for advancing epilepsy and sleep research through innovative scientific inquiry.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality research practices.
Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for solving complex neurophysiological questions.
Ability to synthesize information from multiple data sources and translate findings into meaningful scientific contributions.
Commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Work Environment

Research activities include protocols conducted during overnight SEEG monitoring.
Willingness and availability to participate in overnight experimental sessions is required.
Opportunities to collaborate closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, sleep medicine specialists, engineers, and data scientists in a highly interdisciplinary research setting.

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you'll find more than a postdoctoral training experience. You'll join a world-class academic medical center where discovery, innovation, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge neuroscience research, develop advanced expertise in human neurophysiology, and engage with leading experts across multiple disciplines. Duke is committed to creating an environment where researchers thrive, discoveries accelerate, and careers flourish.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help advance innovative epilepsy and sleep research while building a stronger, healthier future through scientific discovery.

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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