Position Description

Associate in Research

Work Arrangement:  On-Site

Regular or Temporary:  Regular

Location:  Durham, NC, US, 27710

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries

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The Gersbach Lab at Duke University, Pratt School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking an Associate in Research to work in the field of developing next-generation gene delivery vehicles for gene and cell therapy. This position will require completing experimental procedures including design and development of viral gene therapy vectors, culture and maintenance of primary cells, and assessment of gene delivery and gene regulation in mouse models. Core techniques employed include molecular cloning, RNA/DNA isolation, PCR, flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, high-throughput CRISPR screening, and next-generation sequencing. Experience with bioinformatics for processing and analyzing NGS data is also expected. We are looking for a motivated candidate with previous research experience (2 years minimum, bachelor and/or master in biology or related field) with strong wet lab bench skills. The laboratory duty requirements are ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can easily manage several ongoing tasks with competing deadlines. This position will work with graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows; therefore, we seek someone who can maintain teamwork, is cooperative, and can be flexible with scheduling lab work.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in biology or related quantitative field.
• Strong programming and bioinformatics skills.
• Experience with cell culture, viral vector production, and molecular biology assays of gene expression of protein production.

Preferred Qualifications

Other Requirements

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Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and generating next-generation viral gene delivery vehicles
• Producing gene therapy vectors and testing activity in cell lines and primary cells
• Performing mouse studies of gene delivery and gene regulation
• Bioinformatics, including analyzing NGS data

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