Postdoctoral Associate in Neurobiology (Duke University )

Requisition Number: 266939 Institution: Duke University School of Medicine Location: Durham Employment Type: Regular, full-time Personnel Area: Medical Center Date Posted: Feb 27, 2026 Institution Overview Duke University School of Medicine: Founded 1930, ranked 6th nationally Inclusive, collaborative research environment ~2,500 faculty, 1,300 students, 6,000 staff Part of Duke Health: encompasses hospitals, clinics, research centers Position Overview Conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor Preparatory position for a full-time academic or research career Research-focused with possible teaching responsibilities Not part of clinical training unless research under a mentor is primary Key Responsibilities Conduct full-time research or scholarship under supervision Publish results of research or scholarship Maintain lab notebooks or comparable records (property of Duke) Adhere to standards of responsible research conduct Comply with university policies on chemicals, isotopes, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, etc. Maintain open communication with mentor about all research activities Promptly disclose inventions, materials, software, or discoveries for IP purposes Maintain collegial and professional conduct in all interactions Qualifications / Requirements PhD or equivalent (ScD, MD, DVM) International candidates: proof of degree equivalency may be required Degree must be conferred before appointment Intellectual curiosity, growth mindset, independence in research Ability to adhere to responsible conduct in research and university policies Equal Opportunity Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer No discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender, gender identity/expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, military status, or pregnancy Commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and innovation Additional Info Essential physical and mental job functions may apply Nearest Major Market: Durham, NC Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh, NC ???? Observation: Compared to Requisition 266940, this position is more general and research-focused, without a specific focus on neuromuscular disorders or gene therapy. It’s suitable for a postdoc seeking broader research experience in biomedical sciences at Duke. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Requisition Number: 266939
Institution: Duke University School of Medicine
Location: Durham
Employment Type: Regular, full-time
Personnel Area: Medical Center
Date Posted: Feb 27, 2026

Institution Overview

Duke University School of Medicine: Founded 1930, ranked 6th nationally
Inclusive, collaborative research environment
~2,500 faculty, 1,300 students, 6,000 staff
Part of Duke Health: encompasses hospitals, clinics, research centers

Position Overview

Conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor
Preparatory position for a full-time academic or research career
Research-focused with possible teaching responsibilities
Not part of clinical training unless research under a mentor is primary

Key Responsibilities

Conduct full-time research or scholarship under supervision
Publish results of research or scholarship
Maintain lab notebooks or comparable records (property of Duke)
Adhere to standards of responsible research conduct
Comply with university policies on chemicals, isotopes, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, etc.
Maintain open communication with mentor about all research activities
Promptly disclose inventions, materials, software, or discoveries for IP purposes
Maintain collegial and professional conduct in all interactions

Qualifications / Requirements

PhD or equivalent (ScD, MD, DVM)
International candidates: proof of degree equivalency may be required
Degree must be conferred before appointment
Intellectual curiosity, growth mindset, independence in research
Ability to adhere to responsible conduct in research and university policies

Equal Opportunity

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender, gender identity/expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, military status, or pregnancy
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and innovation

Additional Info

Essential physical and mental job functions may apply
Nearest Major Market: Durham, NC
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh, NC

???? Observation: Compared to Requisition 266940, this position is more general and research-focused, without a specific focus on neuromuscular disorders or gene therapy. It’s suitable for a postdoc seeking broader research experience in biomedical sciences at Duke.

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

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