POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

2d • Onsite

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.Postdoctoral Associate – Dr. H. Kim Lyerly
The Department of Surgery, Center for Applied Therapeutics
is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our team. The Center for Applied Therapeutics encompasses a broad array of research activities involved in the development, preclinical testing, and clinical testing of novel therapies targeting cancer or precancerous conditions. Collectively, the Center for Applied Therapeutics consists of over 30 individuals ranging from senior scientists to post-doctoral fellows, which serves as a robust environment for research activity in a broad array of applied therapeutics.
The Center for Applied Therapeutics develops dendritic cell and T-cell-based therapies for various cancers. We collaborate across the university and with industry to translate discoveries into clinical proof of concept studies.
Working with a team led by Drs. H. Kim Lyerly, Zachary Hartman and Josh Snyder, this program spans basic discovery through preclinical models to clinical trials within Duke and collaborating institutions
We seek postdoctoral fellows with experience or knowledge in cellular immunotherapy, in vitro/in vivo imaging, and cancer therapeutics. Experience in cell-based therapeutics is preferred. The Postdoc will develop and optimize novel dendritic cell and T cell therapies against cancers using sophisticated immunogenomic approaches.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cell-based therapeutics is preferred.
• postdoctoral fellows with experience or knowledge in cellular immunotherapy, in vitro/in vivo imaging, and cancer therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation of experiments, including raw experimental data and laboratory notebooks.
• 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
• Adhere to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like.

Benefits

• 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.

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