Research Associate, Sr.
Duke University
Durham, NC · Posted November 11, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 41 open research associate listings that state pay, the middle half runs $63,000 to $95,000 and the median is $75,000.
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About the job
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 ASSOCIATE, SR
Be You.
The Duke University Department of Medicine is seeking a Research Associate, Sr. to join Dr. David Tuveson’s research team. You will contribute to tumor microenvironment and molecular oncology research in collaboration with Department of Medicine and Duke Cancer Institute investigators.
Minimum Requirements:
Min Degree Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.).
Other Credential/Experiential Requirements: The appointee must have greater than 5 years of postdoctoral training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in molecular cancer biology and translational research methods.
Experience in experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Experience in reproducible laboratory workflows and collaborative research.
Other Requirements:
Work is performed onsite in the research laboratory. Follow applicable laboratory safety, research integrity, and institutional requirements; maintain accurate research records.
This position is (insert options below).
Onsite
Be Bold.
Conduct molecular and translational experiments aligned with PI-driven cancer biology projects.
Support experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Maintain laboratory workflows and ensure high-quality experimental execution.
Collaborate with DOM and DCI investigators on mechanistic studies.
Choose Duke.
Join a research team connecting laboratory studies with translational cancer research. You will collaborate with scientists and clinicians in the Department of Medicine and Duke Cancer Institute while contributing to studies of cancer mechanisms and experimental approaches to treatment.
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.