Duke University Postdoctoral Associate, Cancer Biology (DNA Replication Stress), Durham, NC

Duke University School of Medicine (Zou Laboratory) is hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow in Durham, NC to study DNA replication stress in cancer cells. The application deadline is open until filled (rolling review). This Duke postdoctoral associate role is aimed at early-career researchers in cancer biology.

Job Details

Organization: Duke University School of Medicine (Zou Laboratory)

Position: Postdoctoral Associate (Job Code 00003820) / Postdoctoral Fellow – DNA Replication Stress in Cancer

Requisition Number: 276849

Location: Durham, NC, USA 27710 (On-Site / Medical Center)

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Listing Date: 03 November 2026

Application: open until filled (rolling review)

Experience: Freshers (postdoctoral associate, uncapped 0–2)

Duke Postdoctoral Associate Job Description

Duke University School of Medicine (Zou Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology) is hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow to study DNA replication stress in cancer cells and develop new therapeutic approaches from those insights. The Duke postdoctoral associate will work within the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a project investigating mechanisms of DNA replication stress in cancer cells
  • Design and carry out experiments; collect, analyze and interpret data
  • Prepare presentations and manuscripts; collaborate within the Zou laboratory
  • Supervise graduate/undergraduate students or technicians as the project requires

Eligibility Criteria for the Duke Postdoctoral Associate Role

  • Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, cancer biology, or a related field
  • Research experience in DNA replication, the DNA damage response, DNA repair, or a related area
  • Proficiency in standard molecular and cell biology techniques; basic computational skills

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Applications are open until filled (rolling review). Apply for the Duke postdoctoral associate position through the official Duke Careers listing.