Duke University · 4 months ago
Postdoctoral Associate
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelDuke University School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school known for its inclusive community and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research on Epstein-Barr virus infection and its effects on B cell differentiation, contributing to a significant grant-funded project.
EdTechEducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
The Luftig Laboratory has an opening for an onsite Postdoctoral Associate at the Duke University School of Medicine
We are seeking a well-qualified and motivated person to study how Epstein-Barr virus infection influences B cell differentiation in situ as part of a recently awarded U54 grant focused on EBV infection in tonsillar tissue explant
Qualification
Required
The Postdoctoral Appointee holds a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g. ScD, MD, DVM)
Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency
A candidate may also be appointed to a postdoctoral position if the candidate has completed all of the requirements for a degree but the degree has not been formally conferred
The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, and may include teaching responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Appointee functions under the supervision of a mentor or a department at Duke University
The Postdoctoral Appointee is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment
Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in research
Compliance with good scholarly and research practice
Maintenance of a laboratory notebook and/or other comparable records of research activity, which remains the property of Duke University upon termination
Adherence to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like
Open and timely discussion with the mentor regarding all facets of the Postdoctoral Appointee's research activities
Prompt disclosure to the mentor regarding the possession and desire to distribute materials, reagents, software, copyrightable and potentially patentable discoveries derived from the Postdoctoral Appointee's research
Collegial conduct towards members of the research group and others as described in the Duke University School of Medicine Honor Code of Professional Conduct and other relevant conduct policies pertaining to other schools at Duke University
Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies and procedures
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Duke University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (274)
2024 (232)
2023 (202)
2022 (195)
2021 (148)
2020 (121)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
Recent News
2026-01-11
2025-12-18
Company data provided by crunchbase