Postdoctoral Associate Heaton Lab
Duke University
About the Role
The Heaton Laboratory at Duke University School of Medicine has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate. This is a 100% grant-funded position focused on Influenza Virus Pathogenesis. The role involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, with potential teaching responsibilities. The appointment is generally preparatory for a full-time academic or research career and is not part of a clinical training program unless research training is the primary purpose. The Postdoctoral Associate will function under the supervision of a mentor.
Key Responsibilities
- Research the mechanisms of, and interventions for, influenza virus disease using:
- High-throughput genomic screening approaches
- Primary cell culture systems
- Animal models of influenza disease
- Publish the results of research or scholarship during the period of appointment.
- Conscientiously discharge research or scholarship responsibilities, which may include teaching.
- Conform to standards of responsible conduct in research.
- Comply with good scholarly and research practice.
- Maintain a laboratory notebook and/or other comparable records of research activity.
- Adhere to University standards regarding the use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like.
- Engage in open and timely discussion with the mentor regarding all facets of research activities.
- Promptly disclose to the mentor the possession and desire to distribute materials, reagents, software, copyrightable and potentially patentable discoveries derived from research.
- Conduct oneself collegially towards members of the research group and others, in accordance with Duke University School of Medicine Honor Code of Professional Conduct and other relevant policies.
- Comply with all applicable University and departmental policies and procedures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g., ScD, MD, DVM).
- Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency.
- Interest in researching influenza virus disease mechanisms and interventions.
- Motivation to work with high-throughput genomic screening, primary cell culture systems, and animal models.
- Willingness to put in the work to achieve scientific goals.
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent doctorate.
- Interest in influenza virus disease research.