Job No.
- Job Title:
- Postdoctoral Fellow – Ion Channels & Membrane Biology
- Employer:
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Duke University School of Medicine
- Location:
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Durham, NC
- Posting Date:
- 05-Nov-2025
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- Apply
- Description:
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The Yang Lab (https://sites.duke.edu/yanglab/) at Duke University School of Medicine seeks a creative, motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to explore how ion channels and lipid transporters control cell physiology and contribute to human disease. Our interdisciplinary team integrates electrophysiology, quantitative imaging, lipid biochemistry, structural biology, and model systems (neurons, blood cells, immune cells, trophoblasts, and more) to uncover membrane mechanisms and develop new therapeutic strategies.
Responsibilities:
Lead independent, high-impact projects on ion channel and lipid transporter biology; design and execute experiments; analyze and publish data; present at conferences; and mentor junior trainees. Fellows are encouraged to apply for fellowships and develop their own research directions.
Qualifications:
PhD in ion channel biophysics, cell biology, structural biology, physiology, neuroscience, or related fields. Strong experimental, analytical, and communication skills required.
Preferred experience includes patch-clamp electrophysiology, quantitative imaging, protein engineering, structural methods (cryo-EM, X-ray, MD modeling), lipid biochemistry, and/or disease models (animal or organoid/organ-on-chip).
Why Duke & the Yang Lab:
Supportive, collaborative environment with a proven record of trainee success, high-impact publications, prestigious awards, and career advancement. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and the vibrant Research Triangle community.
Appointment: Salary at NIH scale, with full Duke benefits. Start date flexible; review begins immediately.
Apply: Send cover letter, CV, and contact info for three references to [email protected]. In the Cover letter, please describe your research experience, career goals, and specific interests related to the lab’s research themes.
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- Apply
- Contact information:
- Duke University School of Medicine