POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke University School of Medicine - Postdoctoral Neurosurgery Position 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 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health, a world‑class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Be Bold Job Description A grant funded postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Duke University School of Medicine. The position will be jointly mentored by Drs. Quinn Ostrom (Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Population Health Sciences) and Anoop Patel (Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, and Pathology). The Ostrom lab focuses on understanding genetic and other factors which influence susceptibility to and prognosis of primary brain tumors. The Patel lab focuses on using single‑cell sequencing techniques to study intratumoral heterogeneity in malignant brain tumors. The primary responsibilities for this position will be focused on analysis of single‑cell transcriptomic and epigenomic datasets with the goal of identifying cell types that modulate GBM predisposition. The candidate will also have the opportunity to conceptualize, design, and lead independent research projects aligned with their interests and the broader goals of the project under Drs. Ostrom and Patel’s mentorship. Be You Requirements The applicant should have a Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, genetic epidemiology, or a related field. Expertise in analysis of single‑cell or spatial sequencing data is required. Experience in analysis of bulk RNA and whole exome sequencing data, and genotyping array data is preferred but not required. Experience in the generation of single‑cell sequencing data including preparation of high‑quality single‑cell/nucleus suspensions from patient tissue, running droplet‑based microfluidic platforms (10X Genomics), and next‑generation sequencing library preparation are preferred but not required. Choose Duke How To Apply Please submit a cover letter describing your prior research experience and interests, your future research and career goals, and an expected starting date. Additionally, please submit a current CV and the names of three references. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duke University