Research Scholar

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.

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Duke Integrative Immunobiology:
Excellence in Research, Education, and Science Culture 

Integrative Immunobiology is a basic science department that seeks to understand the function of the immune system and how information derived from patients can help frame the research questions we ask to best understand human diseases. This is reflected in our training mission with multiple interdisciplinary research projects for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to tackle. Also critical to our success as a department is fostering a culture where people of all backgrounds are respected and included as well as an ethos of service to society.

 

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Work Performed:

The Research Scholar will work on Aim 1 of an R01-funded project aimed at understanding the regulatory mechanisms governing Th17 cell plasticity. The project will involve using genetic, genomics, and mouse model approaches to uncover the role and mechanism of action of the context-dependent cis regulatory element, CNS+18 that controls IFNg expression in Th17 cells. The role includes mouse colony maintenance; performing intestinal infection models in mice; genomics assays such as CUT&RUN and HiC/4C; Flow cytometry and Flow FISH; manuscript preparation and submission; and training of junior graduate students. 

 

Min Degree Requirements:  Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.).
Other Credential/Experiential Requirements:  Visiting scholar engaging in a temporary research at Duke.

 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

 

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Join our award-winning team as identified by Forbes magazine as America’s Best Large Employer 2024 and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

 

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines.

 

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.