Postdoctoral Associate in Neurobiology

Duke University

Institution: Duke University, School of Medicine
Location: Durham, NC, USA, 27710
Work Arrangement: Regular, Full-time
Requisition Number: 262703
Personnel Area: Medical Center
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2025

About Duke University School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is ranked sixth among medical schools in the United States. The School fosters an inclusive community of learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration to accelerate the translation of fundamental discoveries into improved human health locally and globally.

The School comprises more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and over 6,200 staff. Along with the Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System, it forms Duke Health—a world-class academic medical center. The Health System includes 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.

Position Overview

Anne West’s lab at Duke University (West Lab) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with experience in nuclear cell biology. This NIH-funded position focuses on studying the role of nuclear pore proteins in regulating chromatin architecture during neuronal differentiation.

Requirements:

  • PhD in cellular biology, developmental biology, or a related field

  • Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: stem cell biology, protein biochemistry, light microscopy, cell signaling

  • Candidates with non-US degrees may need to provide proof of equivalency

Availability: Immediate

Application: Send cover letter, CV, and three references to Anne West at west@neuro.duke.edu

Work Performed

  • Conduct substantially full-time research or scholarship under supervision of a mentor or department

  • May include teaching responsibilities

  • Expected to publish research outcomes during the appointment period

  • Maintain laboratory notebooks and other research records (property of Duke University)

  • Adhere to University standards for use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, and human subjects

  • Follow responsible conduct in research and good scholarly practices

  • Engage in collegial conduct and collaborative work within the research group

  • Promptly disclose materials, reagents, software, or discoveries for potential distribution or patenting

Appointment Notes

  • Postdoctoral appointments are typically preparatory for full-time academic or research careers

  • Not part of a clinical training program unless research training under supervision is the primary purpose

  • Appointment term is limited (see Section 5 of Postdoc Policy)

  • International candidates: degree must be conferred prior to visa petitions for H-1B, J-1, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Duke University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke fosters a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging, where diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is valued.

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