POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join their team. The postdoc’s research projects will focus on inherited metabolic disorders, with a particular emphasis on glycogen storage diseases (GSDs), including GSD type II (Pompe disease). The postdoc will contribute to advancing understanding of the natural history of GSDs and Pompe disease. Research activities will include investigation of the role of the immune system, neurological manifestations of Pompe disease, evaluation of the clinical treatment responses as well as establishing evidence-based guidelines for clinical intervention and clinical trial design. The position will participate in the division’s ongoing retrospective and prospective clinical natural history studies to better understand disease progression and clinical outcomes of patients. This postdoc will collaborate with multidisciplinary research team members and clinical specialists to advance science in GSDs. This postdoc position requires a minimum two-year commitment and will consist of a hybrid work arrangement (at minimum 60% in office, 40% remote). This position will involve analyzing patient data and coordinating analysis of patient samples. In addition to a copy of their resume, applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter detailing their interests and relevant experience(s) based on the job requirements.

Requirements

• PhD (with clinical research experience), MD, MBBS, DSc, or other doctorate in a relevant field
• For those with a MD or MBBS background, a preference will be for those that have completed residency in pediatrics, internal medicine, medical genetics, neurology or a related field
• A background in metabolic disorders, neurology or immunology will be preferred
• Applicants must have a history of conducting clinical research in the past, including at least 1 publication with first authorship, scientific/medical writing in peer-reviewed medical journals, or platform/poster presentations in conferences/seminars
• Previous experience in grant writing will be preferred
• Previous experience with analyzing and interpreting statistical data will be preferred
• Must possess the knowledge to use citation manager EndNote
• Must be able to accurately translate research findings and relevant literature to a target audience (such as clinicians, geneticists, and other members of the patient care team)
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well with others
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Detail-oriented and possesses strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent writing and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• A background in metabolic disorders, neurology or immunology will be preferred
• Previous experience in grant writing will be preferred
• Previous experience with analyzing and interpreting statistical data will be preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage, store, and analyze clinical research data
• Conduct systematic literature reviews, develop hypotheses, critically think, and brainstorm new ideas with the research team
• Regularly collaborate with multiple experts at and outside of Duke, fellow postdocs, medical trainees, and the rest of the clinical research team
• Communicate and present research findings at department/division meetings, international conferences, and patient education meetings
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals in the form of research articles
• Possess the knowledge of basic research integrity, values of ownership of a research project, and follow timelines to achieve deliverables

What This Job Offers

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