Postdoctoral Associate

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

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.