Research Scholar

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 277227

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Nov 12, 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 Department of Anesthesiology at Duke University is seeking a highly motivated Research Scholar to support and coordinate research studies conducted by the Principal Investigator, Dr. Ru-Rong Ji, within the department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research while working with multidisciplinary teams and advancing scientific research.

In this role, you will be expected to:

Study molecular and cellular mechanisms of pain using mouse models, tissue cultures, and human tissues.
Participate in lab meetings, group discussions, and present posters in local and national meetings.
Prepare manuscripts for publications
Complete all necessary training for animals, safety, research integrity, and data security.

Minimum Requirements

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

• Visiting scholar engaging in temporary research at Duke for a maximum of 2 years.

• May also be used for graduate students needing to stay on temporarily to complete research or participate in research until a permanent Postdoctoral position is obtained.

Work Arrangement

Onsite. The work is performed on-site at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Why Duke?

At Duke, you will join a collaborative research community committed to excellence, innovation, and improving human health. You will have the opportunity to work alongside world-class investigators while developing your research career within one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Be Bold. Be Collaborative. Be Impactful. Choose 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.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.