POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Associate for the Lee Lab in the Department of Radiation Oncology. This position is supported by NIH funding and focuses on studying normal tissue injury from ionizing radiation, specifically acute and delayed radiation-induced intestinal injury. The research will emphasize regenerative reprogramming mechanisms and stromal-epithelial interactions, utilizing a multi-modal approach including genetically engineered mouse models, histopathology, mouse and human organoids, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, single-cell sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a biomedical sciences-related field
• Peer-reviewed publication record
• Detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in RNA sequencing data analysis is preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vivo and in vitro experiments to investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms of acute epithelial injury and delayed fibrosis following high-dose radiation exposure
• Maintain the lab mouse colony, including breeding crosses, tail clip biopsies, weaning pups, and animal identification (tattooing, ear tagging)
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data; prepare clear and thorough reports
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Support grant and contract writing efforts
• Assist in managing IACUC, IRB, and IBC protocols and maintain up-to-date lab safety SOPs
• Flexibility to work weekends or alternative shifts as needed

What This Job Offers

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