Postdoctoral Associate in Neurobiology

Duke University

Institution: Duke University School of Medicine
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: Medical Center
Requisition Number: 264631
Work Arrangement: Regular
Date Posted: Jan 5, 2026

About Duke University School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation’s top medical schools. Ranked sixth among U.S. medical schools, the School fosters an inclusive community of learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration drives translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and globally.

Duke University School of Medicine, together 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. Duke Health includes:

  • Duke University Hospital

  • Duke Regional Hospital

  • Duke Raleigh Hospital

  • Duke Primary Care

  • Duke Home and Hospice

  • Duke Health and Wellness

  • Multiple affiliations

The School has over 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and over 6,000 staff.

Occupational Summary

Conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor to prepare for a full-time academic or research career.

Work Performed

Definition:

  • Postdoctoral Appointee holds a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g., ScD, MD, DVM). Non-U.S. degrees may require proof of equivalency.

  • Appointment may be offered to candidates who have completed all degree requirements but have not formally received the degree, with evidence of completion and projected conferral date.

  • For international candidates, immigration classifications (H-1B, J-1, etc.) generally require degree conferral prior to petitioning.

  • Term of appointment is limited (see Section 5 of Postdoc Policy).

  • Appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, may include teaching, and is preparatory for a full-time academic or research career.

  • Appointment is not part of clinical training unless research training under a senior mentor is the primary purpose.

  • Functions under the supervision of a mentor or department at Duke University.

  • Expected to publish research or scholarship results during the appointment period.

Expectations:

  • Conscientious discharge of research or scholarship responsibilities, including possible teaching

  • Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in research

  • Compliance with good scholarly and research practices

  • Maintenance of lab notebooks or other research records (property of Duke University)

  • Adherence to standards for use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, etc.

  • Open and timely discussion with mentors about research activities; consultation with AAMC Compact Between Postdoctoral Appointees and Their Mentors encouraged

  • Prompt disclosure of materials, reagents, software, copyrightable, or potentially patentable discoveries

  • Collegial conduct towards research group members, consistent with Duke School of Medicine Honor Code of Professional Conduct

  • Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies

Required Qualifications

Education/Training:

  • See job description for education requirements

Experience:

  • See job description for requirements

Skills:

  • See job description for requirements

Note: This job description is representative of the types of duties and responsibilities required of positions with this title and is not a declaration of all specific duties. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks outside of this description.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment without regard to:

  • Age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or military status

Values:

  • Duke aspires to foster collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging

  • Contributions of all individuals are respected, and all voices are heard

Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs may require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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