RESEARCH SCIENTIST
 Duke Clinical Research Institute | |
 United States, North Carolina, Durham | |
| 300 West Morgan Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 05, 2026 | |
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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 2,500 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. The Research Scientist will join a group of researchers investigating cell types, circuit architecture, and cellular/circuit modification in the mouse and human brain. The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary research program combining experimental neuroscience, tool development, and data-driven analysis to understand neural circuits across scales in health and disease states. The candidate will design and perform experiments using mouse and human tissue culture systems and will perform cellular, circuit, and network-level physiology using techniques including patch-clamp electrophysiology, multi-electrode arrays (MEA), and calcium imaging. Additional responsibilities include histological analysis and the development and optimization of tools for cell type-specific targeting and manipulation. The position requires excellent communication, abilityto work within a team, strong experimental rigor, careful documentation, and adherence to best practices in reproducibility and data integrity. This individual will work closely with the Principal Investigator to develop experimental protocols and contribute to the preparation of grant applications and progress reports. Responsibilities also include quantitative data analysis, visualization, and presentation of results for internal discussions, conferences, and publications. The Research Scientist is expected to be an engaged member of a collaborative laboratory environment and will participate actively in the training and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. 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, sex (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. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job 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. | |