POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

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 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Postdoctoral Associate – Prostate Cancer Metabolism (Jiaoti Huang Lab)

Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives each member of our scientific community brings. As a Postdoctoral Associate in the Jiaoti Huang Lab, you will join a collaborative, discovery-focused research environment dedicated to understanding and transforming prostate cancer metabolism. Your expertise, curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence will help advance innovative therapeutic strategies for patients everywhere.

Be Bold.
As a bold and creative scientist, you will explore how purine shortage—induced by targeted drugs—can serve as a powerful therapeutic avenue in prostate cancer. Working under the mentorship of a Duke faculty leader, you will develop your independent research program, contribute to high-impact publications, and build the foundation for your future academic or research career.

Requirements

• A PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g., MD, ScD, DVM).
• Candidates who have completed all degree requirements but await formal conferral may be considered with proper documentation.
• International candidates must hold conferred degrees to meet visa eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-time, independent research activities focused on prostate cancer metabolism, with emphasis on purine depletion as a therapeutic mechanism.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments while maintaining rigorous scientific standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers across Duke to advance project outcomes.
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present work at scientific conferences.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive laboratory records, which remain Duke property.
• Receive structured mentorship to help prepare for a long-term academic or research career.
• Engage in open, timely dialogue with your mentor regarding research goals, professional development, and scientific integrity.
• Model collegiality and uphold the Duke School of Medicine Honor Code.
• Adhere to Duke University and federal standards related to ethical research conduct, laboratory safety, and the use of biological, chemical, animal, or human research materials.
• Follow expectations for responsible dissemination of materials, reagents, software, and potentially patentable discoveries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree