ASSOCIATE IN RESEARCH

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 You. Duke University's Department of Dermatology is looking for an Associate in Research position to join our team located in Durham, N.C. in Dr. Julia Oh's laboratory. Minimum Requirements Education: Science related masters degree or terminal degree (e.g., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.) Other Requirements: Incumbent must be engaged in scientific research that requires a scientific leadership role, and not employed as a research staff member. Preferred Educational level: Ph.D. Be Bold. Occupational Summary Dr. Oh's lab's goal is to understand the complexity of our body's microbial communities to create microbiome therapeutics for human disease. We are a hybrid computational and experimental group using diverse, cutting‑edge technologies to probe the human microbiome and its functions with unprecedented resolution. Our methods include genomics (e.g., spatial transcriptomics, single‑cell transcriptomics, metagenomics), bioinformatics (including machine learning and artificial intelligence), synthetic biology, organoid technology, CRISPR, molecular biology, and microbiology. This position prioritizes expertise in tissue culture and molecular biology (particularly CRISPRi). Experience in mouse research and microbiology are secondarily preferred. Responsibilities Conduct a variety of complex and independent investigations in the planning, development and implementation of original experimental procedures and specialized laboratory techniques in the analysis of materials under experimentation. Collect information and data through observation, experimentation and various other methods, including operating highly technical laboratory instruments and equipment. Evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Confer with the principal investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication. Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous experiments to aid in the design and development of original procedures and techniques. Contribute to projects such as developing a CRISPRi screening platform for investigating staphylococcal gene function and diversity, constructing gene knockouts in human skin organoids, and examining host‑microbiome interactions leveraging organoid and mouse platforms. Choose Duke. 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. 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—a exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. 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