Postdoctoral Associate in Microbiology (Duke University)

Institution: Duke University, School of Medicine Department: Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Location: Durham, NC Employment Type: Regular, temporary appointment (1 year) Requisition Number: 264297 Start Date: As soon as possible Position Overview Research Focus: Genome regulation studies to support NHGRI-funded projects Development of CRISPR technologies for multigenic epigenome editing Computational analysis of sequencing datasets Translational work: turning preliminary findings into manuscripts and datasets Responsibilities: Conduct analytical and experimental research Develop new epigenome editing technologies and applications Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, and students Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees Qualifications Minimum Requirements: PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D, M.D., D.V.M.) Evidence of completion of degree requirements is acceptable if degree not yet conferred Preferred Skills/Experience: Expertise in genome regulation, CRISPR technologies, and computational genomics Work Environment & Benefits On-site position at Duke University School of Medicine Access to competitive benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, tuition assistance Inclusive work environment emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and diversity Application Notes Duke is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status Essential physical and/or mental job functions may be required, with accommodations provided as needed If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: Duke University, School of Medicine
Department: Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Location: Durham, NC
Employment Type: Regular, temporary appointment (1 year)
Requisition Number: 264297
Start Date: As soon as possible

Position Overview

Research Focus:
- Genome regulation studies to support NHGRI-funded projects
- Development of CRISPR technologies for multigenic epigenome editing
- Computational analysis of sequencing datasets
- Translational work: turning preliminary findings into manuscripts and datasets
Responsibilities:
- Conduct analytical and experimental research
- Develop new epigenome editing technologies and applications
- Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, and students
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D, M.D., D.V.M.)
Evidence of completion of degree requirements is acceptable if degree not yet conferred

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Expertise in genome regulation, CRISPR technologies, and computational genomics

Work Environment & Benefits

On-site position at Duke University School of Medicine
Access to competitive benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, tuition assistance
Inclusive work environment emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and diversity

Application Notes

Duke is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status
Essential physical and/or mental job functions may be required, with accommodations provided as needed

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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