Research Scholar in Biochemistry

Position Details

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Requisition Number

270182

Employment Type

Regular

Location

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area

Medical Center

Date

May 14, 2026

Institution Overview

School of Medicine, Duke University

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.

Position Overview

Biochemistry is hiring a temporary one-month position as a Research Scholar to investigate the inhibition of the MESH1 enzyme and genetic manipulation of E. coli and Pseudomonas strains for investigations of novel antibiotics.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field
• Demonstrated expertise in MESH1 biochemistry, enzymology, and bacterial genetics

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments with MESH1 enzyme
• Genetic manipulation of E. coli and Pseudomonas
• Contribute to lab upkeep and assist other lab members with gene expression analyses

Employment Conditions

• This is a temporary 1-month appointment
• The position is located at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC
• Work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location

Application Screening

Screening continues until the position is filled.

The search committee will review applications as they arrive and continue reviewing all applications until the position is filled, regardless of stage of the process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to 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. All members of the community are expected to uphold values of respect, inclusion, and equal participation.

Additional Information

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions requiring specific physical and/or mental abilities. Reasonable accommodation requests will be handled by the hiring department.

Location Notes

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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