Postdoctoral Associate
Duke Careers•Durham, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral researcher to lead innovative projects in gene therapy and viral vector development with a specific focus on the brain. The successful candidate will focus on designing and characterizing novel platform driven therapeutics. This position is 100% grant funded.
Requirements
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, or a life sciences related field.
- Strong background in CNS biology (e.g., disease models and assay development).
- Proven expertise in molecular cloning, plasmid design, and RNA analysis techniques.
- Highly motivated to drive independent research in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team setting.
Responsibilities
- Engineer novel platforms for persistent expression, using in vitro and in vivo strategies.
- Investigate viral vector biology and mechanisms within cells and tissues in animal models.
- Perform molecular biology experiments including, but not limited to: RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, RNA-seq data analysis, molecular cloning, and reporter assays.
- Evaluate platforms in advanced cell culture models and/or mouse models to drive clinical translation with focus on neurological disease.
- Publish research in high-impact journals and present findings at scientific conferences.
Benefits
- health insurance plans
- generous paid time off
- retirement programs with employer contributions
- tuition assistance for employees and their children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
