RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - Medicine/Oncology

Company: Duke Careers
Location: Durham
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nations 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 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.Research Associate Position in Tumor Immunology/Immunotherapy at the Duke Cancer Institute.The Hanks Lab is a basic/translational research lab in the Duke Cancer Institute with an interest in understanding cancer immune evasion and immunotherapy resistance.We are currently seeking a motivated, hardworking candidate with a background and interest in immunology and gene therapy.This individual will lead two broad research programs in the Hanks Lab, including studies focused on understanding mechanisms of immunotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer as well as the development of gene therapeutic strategies to overcome immunotherapy resistance.This will be a two-year minimum position. The candidate will be expected to work independently but will be capable of collaborating with other lab members in a team-oriented work environment. Competitive candidates will be able to develop and write research grant proposals.Additional compensation will be made available to those who obtain external funding.Recent Ph.D. graduates preferred.http://www.thehankslab.comPhD degree with a background in immunology and recombinant viral vector engineeringSignificant experience in multi-parameter flow cytometry and in the design of cell-based immunology assaysSignificant experience working with murine cancer modelsPrevious grant/manuscript writing experience will be heavily favored.Examples of writing will be required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with outstanding organizational and analytical abilitiesInterested candidates should send CVs to Dr. Brent A. Hanks at brent.hanks@duke.edu for consideration.Applicants will be expected to provide three references.Select candidates will undergo an interview via Zoom.We are looking to fill this position by late spring/early summer 2021.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.

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