Postdoctoral Position to identify genetic regulatory mechanisms of HKDC1 on gestational hyperglycemia

Duke University has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral fellow to research the causes of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as gestational diabetes. The research will focus on identifying new genetic and molecular mechanisms using leading edge high-throughput methods such as CRISPR/Cas9-based genome and epigenome editing. The research would expand on an existing body of work to understand a newly identified hexokinase gene, HKDC1, in human and mouse; and would also investigate additional genes and genetic loci that are much less well studied to date. The position is funded through an NIDDK research grant that investigates the impact of liver HKDC1 and its association with gestational metabolism. The project is led by PI Dr. Tim Reddy and this position would report directly to Dr. Reddy.

The successful applicants will lead experimental design on CRISPR systems, generate and analyze data, and lead manuscript development. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in genome and epigenome editing; CRISPR-based disease modeling; protein engineering; and/or high-throughput genetics, genomics, or epigenetics studies. In addition to Dr. Reddy, the candidate will work with a team of faculty, postdoctoral associates, graduate and undergraduate students conducting research and training on human gene regulation.

The position will be based in Durham NC, and will involve travel to related scientific meetings.

Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree, and have documented experience in one or more areas described above. The ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated track record of scientific productivity, for example via published manuscripts and/or fellowship funding; experience analyzing data from high-throughput biological experiments; and is excited to work in a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary research environment.  

Please use the following link to apply online at Duke Careers:   https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/231129/

Duke University is a comprehensive research institution that includes a remarkably wide range of academic departments and programs (www.duke.edu) and is recognized as one of the premier research institutions in the United States. Duke is uniquely positioned to provide excellent opportunities for collaboration with colleagues across a variety of disciplines.

Minimum Degree Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.). Should be used for post-doctoral fellows 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. 

 Other Credential/Experiential Requirements:

• The term of this appointment is limited (2 years with a possible extension for an additional year).
• The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship.
• The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full time academic or research career.
• The appointee works under the supervision of a scholar or a department at Duke University.
• The appointee is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment. 

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