Postdoctoral Associate

Duke University

Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a globally renowned institution that integrates patient care, education, and cutting-edge medical research. Duke University Medical Center is a hub for scientific discovery and excellence in medical education.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site position for a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University School of Medicine Durham, NC. The Postdoctoral Associate will be engaged in conducting advanced scientific research, designing and executing laboratory experiments, and analyzing data to contribute to ongoing projects. Responsibilities also include academic contributions such as mentoring junior researchers or students.

The Blasi Lab: 

The Blasi laboratory is located within the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI). DHVI is an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental institute dedicated to the study of basic and translational science required to understand host-pathogen interactions that can be translated to countermeasures against human diseases.

The Blasi laboratory has two main areas of research: 1) understanding the mechanisms and implications of viral infections in the kidney, including HIV and SARS-CoV-2 and 2) development of countermeasures against a variety of infectious diseases. Working at the interface of basic, clinical and translational research, we collaborate with multiple laboratories at Duke as well as other national and international institutions. 

Training and Mentoring at DHVI

At DHVI, our postdoctoral associates work in concert with Duke faculty and staff in an invigorating research training environment. One of our primary scientific missions is to support and train early stage investigators to be the next generation of scientific leaders equipped to identify and implement solutions for improving human health worldwide. DHVI functions as a vaccine development biotechnology enterprise, embedded within a top university. As a trainee within our mentoring program, you will interact with highly innovative and collaborative investigators and have the opportunity to master state of the art technologies. We are committed to providing an outstanding training environment and research experiences that will enhance your career and provide you an avenue to incorporate your education, expertise, initiative and dedication to the success of the studies. This is an opportunity to become part of a team that is working to discover novel ways to prevent infectious diseases.

Requirements: 

The ideal candidate will be creative, highly motivated, and have the ability to work independently, as well as be part of a team. This candidate must be very enthusiastic about conducting research and willing to undertake multiple projects. 

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong laboratory skills and proficiency in conducting scientific experiments
• Experience in research and data analysis to interpret experimental results effectively
• Solid foundation in virology/immunology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field
• Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

How to Apply: 

Interested applicants should email CV, brief statement of research interests and names & contact information for three references to Dr. Maria Blasi at maria.blasi@duke.edu