Preferred Qualifications: • A PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) in biological sciences (cell & developmental biology, stem cell biology, tissue regeneration or a related field). • Strong research background in transcriptional regulation, cell biology, molecular biology, mouse models of cancer, and/or biochemistry. Prior experience in stem cells, Cas9/Crispr gene editing, 3D-organoid cultures, chromatin biology and bioinformatics is advantageous. • Evidence of successful completion of a research project (publications). • Ability to work independently; interpret, present and discuss experimental data. • Excellent communications skills 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 purushothamarao.tata@duke.edu

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