Position ID: | Duke -BME -PDAPC113021 [#20666] |
Position Title: | |
Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
Position Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map ] |
Subject Area: | Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering |
Appl Deadline: | 2022/06/15 11:59PM (posted 2021/11/30, listed until 2022/06/15) |
Position Description: | Apply |
Postdoctoral Associate in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University The Laboratory for Generative Biology at Duke University, led by incoming Professor Pranam Chatterjee, will commence operations in July 2022. We will leverage machine learning-based protein design to develop the next generation of tools for: Genome Editing: https://news.mit.edu/2020/nature-inspired-crispr-enzymes-expansive-genome-editing-0519 Targeted Protein Editing: https://news.mit.edu/2020/peptide-binds-covid-19-proteins-0622 Cell Engineering: https://wyss.harvard.edu/news/taking-the-guesswork-out-of-genetic-engineering/ In the immediate future, we seek to apply our computationally-designed editors to correct disease-related mutations and to degrade pathogenic proteins for therapeutic purposes. Our long-term goals are to employ our novel cell engineering methods to generate functional gametes, as well as other ovarian cell types, from stem cells: https://pratt.duke.edu/about/news/pranam-chatterjee-engineering-reproductive-system-one-protein-time We seek motivated developmental biologists and computer scientists with PhD-level expertise in at least one of following areas: -Stem cell biology (ideally with a focus on reproductive systems) -Machine learning or data science -Computational protein modeling/engineering
The ideal candidate will be excited to apply their expertise in new, innovative directions. As a founding postdoctoral associate in the lab, they will have a principal investigator-like role, where they can establish new research methods, lead junior researchers, and apply for funding. Most importantly, their work will be heavily translational, thus enabling opportunities to found start-ups, venture into industry, or continue on the academic path. Overall, the chosen candidate will receive strong support, mentorship, and guidance for their future career, both within the lab and in the Duke community. 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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