School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses 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.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke University, we value curiosity, integrity, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our community. As a Postdoctoral Appointee, you will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment where your ideas, scholarship, and voice matter. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, you’ll contribute to meaningful research while preparing for a full-time academic or research career.

Be Bold.

This role offers the opportunity to advance independent research while developing professionally in a supportive, world-class academic setting. The Postdoctoral Appointee appointment is a full-time, limited-term position focused on research or scholarship and may include teaching responsibilities.

What You’ll Do:

Conduct independent and collaborative research or scholarly activities under the supervision of a faculty mentor or department.
Prepare for a full-time academic or research career through advanced training and professional development.
Publish the results of research or scholarship during the appointment period.
Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks or comparable research records in accordance with Duke standards.
Uphold the highest standards of responsible conduct in research and scholarship.
Comply with all applicable University, departmental, and regulatory policies, including those related to safety, use of chemicals, isotopes, infectious agents, animals, and human subjects.
Engage in open, timely communication with your mentor regarding all aspects of research activities.
Promptly disclose discoveries, materials, reagents, software, or intellectual property resulting from research activities.
Demonstrate collegial, professional conduct consistent with Duke University’s codes of ethics and conduct.
For some appointments, contribute to teaching or mentoring activities as appropriate.

Choose Duke.

Duke University is a global leader in research, education, and innovation. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and belonging—where diverse perspectives are essential to excellence. Our community thrives when all members feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Certain roles may include essential physical and/or mental job functions. Information about reasonable accommodations will be provided by the hiring department.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and take the next bold step in your research or academic career at Duke University.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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Postdoctoral Associate