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Duke University · 9 hours ago

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Duke University is a prominent academic institution known for its inclusive community and excellence in medical education. The Department of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to engage in research projects focusing on defining tumor vulnerabilities through functional and computational genomics approaches.

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Responsibilities

Using functional and computational genomics approaches to define tumor vulnerabilities

Define the mechanistic basis for tumor vulnerabilities of interest using approaches from biochemistry, molecular biology, and cellular biology

Participate in functions and activities of the Wood lab, including regular individual and group meetings and collaborative interactions with other group members

Participate in the functions and activities of the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, including the Annual Departmental Retreat

Qualification

PhD in PharmacologyMolecular BiologyFunctional GenomicsComputational GenomicsBiochemistryCellular BiologyCollaborationCommunication

Required

PhD in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or similar sciences

Company

Duke University

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Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.

Founded in 1838

Durham, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.duke.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$71.15M

Key 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

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