POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

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Duke University

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Category: Other
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

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School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's 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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Research Activities:

Research Topic: Pompe disease and other glycogen storage diseases

Job Duties: This position will be involved in the Pediatric department’s research activities focusing on the glycogen storage (GSD) programs (Pompe disease and GSD III, IV and IX). This position will describe the natural history and factors related to treatment outcome in infantile and late onset Pompe disease with and without immune modulation, decisions for children diagnosed with late onset Pompe disease via newborn screening. Also, the position will contribute to the understanding and analysis of central nervous system (CNS) involvement in children with Pompe disease including analyzing MRI, diffusor tensor imaging, spectroscopy and clinical CNS data to understanding the natural history and possible treatment approaches. This research will require working closely with other members in the laboratory and with clinical research staff in the division on ongoing Pompe and GSD projects. The position will also assist with data gathering, data entry, data interpretation, and writing research manuscripts.

Minimum Education/Training Job Requirements:

The Postdoctoral Appointee holds a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g. ScD, MD, DVM). Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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Experience

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