Be You.
The Duke University Department of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join Dr. David Tuveson’s research team. You will contribute to translational cancer research informed by clinical insight in collaboration with Department of Medicine and Duke Cancer Institute investigators. You will develop your research skills under faculty mentorship while contributing to collaborative cancer research projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD or equivalent doctorate, such as an MD, or documented completion of all degree requirements consistent with Duke’s postdoctoral policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in translational or mechanistic cancer research.
- Experience in experimental design and interpretation informed by clinical questions.
- Experience in scientific writing, grant preparation, and collaboration.
Other Requirements:
Follow applicable laboratory safety, research integrity, and institutional requirements; maintain accurate research records.
This position is:
- Onsite. The work is performed on-site in the research laboratory.
Be Bold.
- Conduct translational and mechanistic cancer research integrating clinical insight with experimental design.
- Support PI-led projects through data generation, analysis, and protocol development.
- Mentor trainees in clinically informed research approaches.
- Contribute to manuscripts, grant applications, and collaborative translational initiatives.
Choose Duke.
Join a research team connecting laboratory studies with translational cancer research. You will collaborate with scientists and clinicians in the Department of Medicine and Duke Cancer Institute while contributing to studies of cancer mechanisms and experimental approaches to treatment.
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