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Research Scholar, Heaton Lab

Duke
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026
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.

 

The Heaton Laboratory has an opening for a Research Scholar at the Duke University School of Medicine. We are seeking a motivated person to research the mechanisms of, and interventions for, influenza virus disease using high-throughput genomic screening approaches, primary cell culture systems, and animal models of influenza disease. For more information visit https://mgm.duke.edu/faculty-and-research/primary-faculty/nicholas-heaton-phd/

 

Recent Ph.D. graduates with interest in this topic are encouraged to apply. We value diversity of backgrounds and experience, so if you aren’t an expert in all of the approaches we use, that’s just fine! Our lab is a training environment; we are primarily interested in recruiting people who love science and are willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. 100% Grant Funded Position in Influenza Virus Pathogenesis. Position is temporary with extensions contingent on continued funding, performance, and needs of the lab.

 

Be Bold.

 

Required Qualifications at this Level

 

Education/Training

 

PhD or equivalent doctorate 

Other experiential/credential requirements:

 

Visting Scholar engaging in temporary research at Duke

 

 

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Be part of a dynamic team committed to innovating in the fields of genomics, nutrition, and public health. Our lab offers a stimulating environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on scientific research and public health. We welcome applicants who are passionate about advancing genomic technologies and are ready to embark on a challenging and rewarding research career.

 

 

 



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.


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