Postdoctoral Associate in Neurosciences

Duke University

Requisition Number: 263379
Location: Durham, NC (Duke University Medical Center)
Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2025

Program Overview

The Cancer Symptom Management and Support Program at Duke University conducts clinical research and behavioral medicine interventions to address the psychological, social, behavioral, and symptom management needs of cancer patients and families. The program is part of the Duke Pain Prevention and Treatment Research Program and the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program.

Faculty expertise includes interventions for:

  • Emotional distress

  • Symptom management

  • Treatment adherence

  • Sexual health

  • Comorbid chronic health conditions

Intervention delivery modalities include: in-person, telephone, and mobile health technologies.

Position Responsibilities

  • Conduct behavioral medicine research studies and technical duties.

  • Assist in developing study intervention protocols and materials.

  • Deliver interventions to study participants.

  • Compile, analyze, and document research data; prepare manuscripts for publication.

  • Conduct literature reviews and scholarly syntheses.

  • Contribute to grant proposals and present findings at scientific meetings.

  • Mentor students, interns, and assist in training program development and evaluation.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinical providers and researchers.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree (PhD) in Clinical Psychology

  • Prior research and clinical experience in psycho-oncology

Preferred Qualifications

  • Motivated and independent candidate

  • Primary research interests in:

    • Cancer treatment-related symptom management

    • Late effects of cancer

    • Cancer in older adults

Duke University – Department Overview

  • Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (founded 1943)

  • 500+ faculty, staff, and trainees

  • Mission: patient care, research, and education in behavioral health

Benefits

  • Competitive health insurance

  • Generous paid time off

  • Retirement programs with employer contributions

  • Tuition assistance for employees and their children

EEO & Inclusion

Duke University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging, and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected categories.

Physical Job Functions: May require specific physical/mental abilities; accommodations available upon request.

Nearest Major Market: Durham, NC
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh, NC

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