Associate in Research

Duke University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Durham, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: Associate in Research

Duke University, Department of Chemistry
Position ID:
Duke-Department of Chemistry-AIR_ERD26 [#31780]
Position Title: 
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America [map ]
Subject Area: 
Chemistry / Chemical biology
Appl Deadline:
2026/03/21 03:59 AM UnitedKingdomTime** (posted 2026/03/06 05:00 AM UnitedKingdomTime, listed until 2026/03/21 03:59 AM UnitedKingdomTime)
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Position Description
The Derbyshire Lab at Duke University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced microbiologist interested in expanding and deepening their skills. This Associate in Research will become a member of a multidisciplinary team that is utilizing chemical tools and biological methods to uncover novel aspects of malaria parasite biology with the ultimate aim of identifying druggable targets. The researcher is expected to engage in and contribute to the overarching project activities with a primary focus on globally interrogating parasite biology by using chemical biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and parasitology. This is a short-term position, available for three-months. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified applicants must have considerable experience in host-parasite interactions and microscopy. BSc in microbiology, chemistry, or a related field.

Duke is an 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military 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.


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Department of Chemistry
Duke University
Box 90347
Durham, NC 27708-0347

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