Doctorate or equivalent professional attainment required.
Experience in molecular cancer biology and translational research preferred.
Proficient in experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Familiarity with reproducible laboratory workflows and collaborative research.
Responsibilities
Conduct molecular and translational experiments for cancer biology projects.
Support experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Maintain laboratory workflows for high-quality experimental execution.
Collaborate with Department of Medicine and Duke Cancer Institute investigators on mechanistic studies.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a leading research environment at Duke University.
Engagement in impactful cancer research with direct clinical applications.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians.
Full Job Description
The Duke University Department of Medicine is seeking a Research Scientist to join Dr. David Tuveson's research team. You will contribute to tumor microenvironment and molecular oncology research in collaboration with Department of Medicine and Duke Cancer Institute investigators.
Minimum Requirements:
A doctorate or equivalent professional attainment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in molecular cancer biology and translational research methods.
Experience in experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Experience in reproducible laboratory workflows and collaborative research.
Other Requirements:
Work is performed onsite in the research laboratory. Follow applicable laboratory safety, research integrity, and institutional requirements; maintain accurate research records.
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Conduct molecular and translational experiments aligned with PI-driven cancer biology projects.
Support experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Maintain laboratory workflows and ensure high-quality experimental execution.
Collaborate with DOM and DCI investigators on mechanistic studies.
Choose Duke.
Join a research team connecting laboratory studies with translational cancer research. You will collaborate with scientists and clinicians in the Department of Medicine and Duke Cancer Institute while contributing to studies of cancer mechanisms and experimental approaches to treatment.
About Duke University
Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
