Postdoctoral Associate

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for Matt Hilton's lab. This position is funded by an NIH grant and focuses on understanding the molecular regulation of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA)-associated joint degeneration and pain. The Duke University School of Medicine, established in 1930, is a highly-ranked institution known for its interdisciplinary collaboration and translation of scientific discoveries to improve human health. It is part of Duke Health, a comprehensive academic medical center.

Requirements

• A PhD is required.
• Prior experience working with murine models of PTOA-associated cartilage catabolism and pain using pharmacologic treatments.

Responsibilities

• Use (JAK inhibitors), histological (SafO/Fast Green and H&E stains), IHC or IF staining for cartilage catabolic and pain-related molecules, as well as cellular (cartilage and dorsal root ganglia explant cultures) and molecular (qPCR, RNA-seq) analyses.
• Generate data associated with the pharmacologic regulation of JAK signaling in PTOA-associated cartilage catabolism and pain.
• Aid in the analysis and interpretation of that data.
• Participate in manuscript preparations and revisions, and present data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree