POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.Be You. The Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories (RAI Labs), within the Radiology Department at Duke University Medical Center, is looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to join our team. The Postdoctoral Associate will integrate as a member of this team, and will lead independent and collaborative projects focused on advancing quantitative imaging science with respect to longitudinal studies. Duties will include analyzing clinical and simulated data, developing pulmonary disease models, and manuscript preparation. The position offers opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and collaboration within a dynamic and supportive environment.  This is a one-year appointment with potential renewal based on performance and availability of funding. Position Description: The term of this appointment is limited (up to 5 years with a possible extension for an additional year) The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, which may include teaching responsibilities. The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic or research career. The appointment is not part of a clinical research training program, unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is a primary purpose of the appointment. The appointee works under the supervision of a scholar or a department at Duke University. The appointee has the freedom, and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment. Choose Duke. Join one of the nation’s leading academic radiology departments, where innovation, collaboration, and compassionate patient care drive everything we do. At Duke Radiology, you’ll work alongside internationally recognized faculty and talented colleagues who value mentorship, growth, and interdisciplinary teamwork. We foster an environment where new ideas are encouraged, professional development is supported, and every team member plays a meaningful role in advancing imaging, research, and patient outcomes. Whether you’re excited about cutting-edge technology, academic opportunities, or delivering exceptional clinical care, Duke Radiology offers a dynamic and rewarding place to build your career.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.) in medical physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency.
• employee must reside in a Duke University-approved state

Nice To Haves

• Background in medical imaging, imaging simulation, and machine learning.
• Programming in Python, MATLAB, C, CUDA.

Responsibilities

• integrating as a member of this team
• leading independent and collaborative projects focused on advancing quantitative imaging science with respect to longitudinal studies
• analyzing clinical and simulated data
• developing pulmonary disease models
• manuscript preparation

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees