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Research Scientist

Duke Clinical Research Institute
United States, North Carolina, Durham
300 West Morgan Street (Show on map)
Jun 11, 2026
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. Department of Cell Biology is looking for a Research Scientist to work alongside Dr. Amy Gladfelter in research projects. Minimum Requirements: Min Degree Requirements:Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.). Other Credential/Experiential Requirements:5 + years of postdoctoral experience conducting scientific research. Multiple publications and notable significant contributions to scientific research. This position is Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location. Be Bold. This position will involve generating fungal strains, designing and performing experiments using genetics, microscopy, and biochemical approaches, data analysis, drafting of manuscripts and papers. In addition the position will involve mentoring undergraduates and graduate students, orienting new lab members to lab procedures, maintaining equipment, supporting in ordering, maintaining the chemical inventory and health and safety compliance. Choose Duke. Duke University provides a highly collaborative and resource-rich environment for interdisciplinary research. The Department of Biochemistry offers access to extensive research expertise, instrument support, optical imaging resources, and a strongly collaborative research culture. 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.