Postdoctoral Associate

Be You.

The Park Lab at Duke University in the Department of Pathology is looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to join our team. This position will work under the supervision of the PI to study molecular mechanisms of human epithelial cancer development.

In this role, you will be part of the mission to share our resources and facilitate collaborations aimed at conducting research on the following: new small molecule inhibitors for human cancer; the development and advancement of preclinical human cancer models using primary human cells; and the investigation of human cancer differentiation factors.

Daily, just some of the activities you will engage in include:

1. Carrying out independent research under the Principal Investigator's (PI) supervision.
2. Possessing advanced cancer and molecular biology skills, such as high-throughput sequencing data analyses.
3. Recording, analyzing, interpreting, and assessing research findings.
4. Providing guidance and mentorship to junior lab staff, including graduate students.
5. Writing and developing manuscripts, articles, reports, protocols, and abstracts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
6. Attending and presenting research findings at scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops.
7. Preparing grant/fellowship proposals to secure career development awards.
8. Assisting the Principal Investigator in preparing grant proposals to secure funding for research.
9. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Requirements:

At a minimum, applicants for this position must have a PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Biology or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Highly collaborative approach and ability to set and meet clear goals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment
• Strict adherence to lab safety protocols
• Good organization and time management
• Ability to work effectively in a team while also being able to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines. Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

Screening of Applications: Screening continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 31, 2026.