Why join Integrative Immunobiology (IIB) at Duke

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IIB is an inclusive community passionately seeking to understand the intricate workings of the immune system, and how insights from our research can be applied to improve human health. We foster curiosity, discovery, and the application of our findings to solve real-world problems. We promote interdisciplinary, collaborative research, and apply diverse perspectives to deliver groundbreaking scientific advances.

IIB prioritizes creating a community driven to positively impact society through rigorous research, tailored mentoring (from students to faculty), and proactive outreach. We believe that scientific innovation combined with a strong sense of civic responsibility can truly make a difference. 

You are invited to become a part of our mission to train not just world-class researchers, but individuals who are outstanding citizens-scientists imbued with a deep sense of purpose and commitment to service.

Duke University and the School of Medicine, invests in cutting-edge research and core facilities. IIB researchers are primarily housed in the Jones Cancer Research Building and the brand-new Medical Sciences Research Building III. Duke is committed to creating training environments that empower everyone to reach their professional aspirations.

In 2023, Newsweek named Duke one of “America's Greatest Workplaces.” It was one of only eight higher education institutions – and the only one in North Carolina – mentioned in the list. Duke also consistently ranks in the top of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity,” and “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women.”

We are in Durham, North Carolina, part of the Research Triangle Park (RTP) area. RTP includes major research institutions like the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC State University, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the Environmental Protection Agency. RTP is also home to vibrant pharmaceutical, biotech, and high-tech industries. We enjoy reasonable costs of living, mild weather, outstanding public schools, a highly educated population, diverse and cosmopolitan communities, and offer a wide range of cultural activities (music, theater award-winning dining, arts, sports, etc.). Durham is a short drive from incredible wide-open beaches and beautiful mountains. These are only a few of the many reasons why Durham, NC is considered one of the top places to live in the United States.

More information about working at Duke is available at the Duke Careers site

 

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION (Assistant Professor)

The Departments of Integrative Immunobiology and Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at the Duke University School of Medicine jointly invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in tumor immunology. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in understanding the function of the immune system and how it interfaces with tumors, focusing on its relevance to cancer development and therapy. The Department of Integrative Immunobiology and the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology share the research mission to understand the immune system's function in modulating tumor initiation and progression and apply this knowledge to prevent and treat cancers by integrating cellular and molecular immunity mechanisms. We support an inclusive research and training environment and are committed to diversifying our faculty ranks.
 

Required Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD or MD/PhD. Successful candidates will have track records of creativity and productivity, a desire to integrate into our exciting, collaborative, and growing community, and a dedication to contributing to our values of equity and service. They will be expected to mount a productive and innovative research program, obtain outside research funding, and participate in graduate and post-graduate training and mentoring.

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POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Dou lab at Duke University in the Department of Integrative Immunobiology. The Dou Lab is a newly established laboratory studying the genetic pathways and mechanisms underlying autoimmunity from a lncRNA and epigenetic gene regulation perspective. They utilize biochemical assays, tissue culture, mouse transplantation & disease modeling experiments, FACS/flow cytometry, and single cell multiomics among other assays to resolve the role of lncRNAs, such as Xist, in establishing, maintaining, and disrupting immune tolerance.
 

Required Qualifications

• PhD in biosciences

• English proficiency

• Publication(s) in a peer-reviewed journal

More information about this job and the link to apply are available on the Duke Careers site.

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