POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

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.

The Purushothama Rao Tata and Rohit Singh Labs at Duke University Medical Center are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate with expertise in computational and statistical modeling of computational biology. The candidate will be mentored jointly by Profs. Tata and Singh, and thus be able to bridge between experimental and computational methods. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and apply innovative computational and statistical methods to analyze complex biological data, especially pertaining to single-cell genomics and spatial transcriptomics. This will involve working closely with other members of the two labs to design and implement algorithms, develop and test computational models, and analyze and interpret the results.

For information about the lab this position will report to and the PI of this lab, please visit https://www.cellbio.duke.edu/purushothama-rao-tata/.

Principal responsibilities for this position include the following:

· Developing and applying advanced computational and statistical methods to analyze biological data

· Collaborating with members of the Singh and Tata labs to design and implement research projects

· Writing and publishing research papers in peer-reviewed journals

· Presenting research findings at lab meetings, departmental seminars, and scientific conferences

· Mentoring and training junior members of the lab

Preferred Qualifications:

· PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field

· Minimum of 3 years of post-PhD experience in a research lab and/or industry. Experience focusing on genomics technologies

· Strong background in computational biology and statistical modeling

· Proven experience in publishing high-impact research papers in peer-reviewed journals

· Experience collaborating with experimental biologists to deliver impactful end-results

· Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in computational biology, such as Python, R, or C++

· Experience with machine learning and deep learning methods

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills

· Experience with deep neural networks and statistical pattern matching

This will be a minimum one-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience. The position is located at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. To apply, please send a CV, statement of interest, relevant manuscripts, and names of three references to [email protected] and [email protected]. You will also need to apply for the position online.

3820 Postdoctoral Associate

Min Degree Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.). If the candidate has completed all of the requirements for a degree, but the degree has not been formally conferred; the candidate may present evidence of completion of the degree requirements, together with a statement documenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred. Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency.

Other Credential/Experiential Requirements: The candidate must be eligible for a post-doctoral fellow position and register with the Post Doc Office and per the following requirements:

• The term of this appointment is limited (5 years with a possible extension for an additional year).

• The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, which may include teaching responsibilities.

• The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full time academic or research career.

• The appointment is not part of a clinical research training program unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is a primary purpose of the appointment.

• The appointee works under the supervision of a scholar or a department at Duke University.

• The appointee has the freedom and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.

EXPECTATION:

• The conscientious discharge of research or scholarship responsibilities, which may include teaching responsibilities for Postdoctoral Associates.
• Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in research.
• Compliance with good scholarly and research practice.
• Maintenance of a laboratory notebook and/or other comparable records of research activity, which remains the property of Duke University upon termination.
• Adherence to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like.
• Open and timely discussion with the mentor regarding all facets of the Postdoctoral Appointee's research activities. Postdoctoral Appointees are encouraged to consult the AAMC Compact between Postdoctoral Appointees and Mentors for suggested guidelines for the Postdoctoral Appointee-mentor relationship.
• Prompt disclosure to the mentor regarding the possession and desire to distribute materials, reagents, software, copyrightable and potentially patentable discoveries derived from the Postdoctoral Appointee's research.
• Collegial conduct towards members of the research group and others as described in the Duke University School of Medicine Honor Code of Professional Conduct and other relevant conduct policies pertaining to other schools at Duke University.
• Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. See job description for requirements.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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.

See job description for education requirements.

See job description for requirements.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob 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.