POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Postdoctoral Associate - Dr. H. Kim Lyerly

Be You.

The Department of Surgery, Center for Applied Therapeutics is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our team. The Center for Applied Therapeutics encompasses a broad array of research activities involved in the development, preclinical testing, and clinical testing of novel therapies targeting cancer or precancerous conditions. Collectively, the Center for Applied Therapeutics consists of over 30 individuals ranging from senior scientists to post-doctoral fellows, which serves as a robust environment for research activity in a broad array of applied therapeutics.

Job Responsibilities:

The Center for Applied Therapeutics develops dendritic cell and T-cell-based therapies for various cancers. We collaborate across the university and with industry to translate discoveries into clinical proof of concept studies.

Working with a team led by Drs. H. Kim Lyerly, Zachary Hartman and Josh Snyder, this program spans basic discovery through preclinical models to clinical trials within Duke and collaborating institutions

We seek postdoctoral fellows with experience or knowledge in cellular immunotherapy, in vitro/in vivo imaging, and cancer therapeutics. Experience in cell-based therapeutics is preferred. The Postdoc will develop and optimize novel dendritic cell and T cell therapies against cancers using sophisticated immunogenomic approaches.

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. M.B.B.S., Sc.D., D.V.M.)

This position is Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

Be Bold.

• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation of experiments, including raw experimental data and laboratory notebooks.

• Monitor progress of research projects and coordinate with Principal Investigator and Program team to stay on budget and schedule to meet the milestones and deliverables

• Adhere to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like.

Choose Duke.

Duke Surgery is #1 in NIH Grant Funding. We are an internationally recognized leader in laboratory and clinical investigation. Duke Surgery's faculty and trainees are consistently among the top- funded researchers nationwide. This position is 100% grant funded. Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more. Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery.

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.

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