Seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to Join Our Research Group
The David Lab at Duke University is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to join our team. Our research group develops and applies DNA sequencing and computational approaches to understand the interconnections between nutrition, health, food systems, and society. We’ve pioneered genomics techniques that objectively track dietary intake across hundreds of plant and animal species. These methods are being deployed in populations across North Carolina and globally, yielding insights into dietary patterns, disease risk, and socioeconomic determinants of health.
We are particularly interested in a candidate who could contribute to either or both of these research directions:
Expanding a major initiative to analyze global dietary patterns through DNA sequencing of biospecimens, building on our lab's established methodologies and international collaborations.
Developing novel computational tools that use recent advances in artificial intelligence to automate and enhance bioinformatic analyses.
Our lab emphasizes individualized mentorship, with regular one-on-one guidance from Dr. David in manuscript and grant writing. Successful candidates will have opportunities to mentor graduate students and develop independent research directions that can seed future independent positions. We particularly value interdisciplinary thinkers who can bridge multiple domains. Strong programming skills and experience with genomic data analysis are preferred for computational work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
To learn more or submit an application, visit the official job posting at Duke Careers.