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Open Positions

updated Aug. 4, 2025

Research Opportunities 

Post Doctoral Associate
Requisition: 256762

We are a high-energy, highly passionate translational neuroscience lab focused on understanding the role of synaptic plasticity in neurologic disease and how this can be directly modulated for disease modification (Harward et al., Nature 2016; Hedrick et al., Nature 2016; Krishnamurthy et al., Ann Neurol 2019). We are particularly interested in developing focused ultrasound as a new method for non-invasively modulating brain activity. Briefly, Focused Ultrasound has recently emerged as a ground-breaking new non-invasive, image-guided therapy to treat Essential Tremor (ET) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). While it is used clinically to make small lesions in the brain circuitry responsible for both ET and PD, additional work has shown that when applied at lower intensity and frequency, it can be used to transiently and focally (with sub-millimeter precision) to open the blood brain barrier, induce local immune responses, and even activate excitatory neurons, inhibitory interneurons, astrocytes, and even microglia. Building on this work, we seek to harness the power of this new tool to optimize its therapeutic use for a wide variety of conditions including epilepsy, neuropsychiatric disease, movement disorders, chronic pain, and brain tumors. To accomplish these goals, we employ a wide range of experimental approaches including viral infections, mouse genetics, in vitro and in vivo preparations, electrophysiology, calcium imaging, optogenetics, and focused ultrasound.

Requirements: The applicant should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent title in biomedical science or a related field. A highly motivated, independent candidate with a passion for translational neuroscience is preferred. Expertise in neurobiology, electrophysiology, mechanotransduction, ultrasound, or in vivo mouse work is highly desirable but not required.

Research Technician II
Requisition: 257933

We are a high-energy, highly passionate translational neuroscience lab focused on understanding the role of synaptic plasticity in neurologic disease and how this can be directly modulated for disease modification (Harward et al., Nature 2016; Hedrick et al., Nature 2016; Krishnamurthy et al., Ann Neurol 2019). We are particularly interested in developing focused ultrasound as a new method for non-invasively modulating brain activity.

This role will be responsible for:

• Conduct biochemical assays including Elisa, PCR, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry. Obtain, prepare, mount, and stain tissue for microscopic examination.
• Prepare and maintain heterologous cell cultures (HEK and HeLa cells); prepare and maintain primary cultures of rat and mouse cortical neurons and glia; prepare and maintain organotypic hippocampal slice cultures of rat and mouse brains.
• Manage the lab’s animal colonies in collaboration with DLAR and perform appropriate animal husbandry for rats and mice.
• Perform stereotaxic surgery on mice for viral infection, electrical stimulation, focused ultrasound, and electrophysiological recordings.
• Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
• Assist the PI in maintaining lab animal, chemical, and safety protocols. 
• Maintain sufficient inventory of lab materials, supplies, and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment; ensure all lab equipment, instruments, materials, and apparatuses are functional and meet safety guidelines

Requirements: Applicants should have at least a B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in a biomedical science or related field. A highly motivated, independent candidate with a passion for translational neuroscience is preferred. Experience in neurobiology, electrophysiology, and in vivo mouse work is highly desirable but not required.

Research Technician II
Requisition: 259266

The Patel Lab is in the Department of Neurosurgery, Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center and the Center for Advanced Genomic Technologies and focuses on single cell genomics in brain tumors. Particular focus of the lab includes single cell analyses of patient samples, development of rationally designed cellular therapies, development and study of complex patient specific tumor models to understand minimal residual disease and tumor evolution during therapy, and use of functional genomics to understand tumor dynamics. The lab is seeking a technician to perform a variety of molecular biology based assays to support multiple projects in the lab. 

This position will be focused on supporting work in the development of cellular therapies for glioblastoma. Activities related to this will include complex tissue culture, maintenance and transduction of T cell cultures, tissue processing, in vivo experiments using mouse models of glioblastoma, single cell RNA-sequencing and library generation, cloning, and other molecular biology techniques. 

Primary responsibilities: 

• Lab maintenance (ordering, making common reagents/buffers, competent cells, basic tissue culture maintenance) 
• Experimental work related to lab activities including tissue culture, cloning, sample preparation for next generation sequencing under supervision from graduate students/postdoctoral fellows 
• Oversight over mouse colony and animal activities. 

Ideal candidates will have the following knowledge and/or experience: 

• Tissue culture including cell lines and primary human T cells 
• Mouse survival surgeries and mouse colony management 
• Molecular biology techniques such as cloning and flow cytometry 
• Next generation sequencing library preparation

Work generally requires a bachelor' s degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.

Administrative Opportunities 

Provider Support Assistant
Requisition: 259741 

We are seeking a Provider Support Assistant to perform administrative responsibilities in support of one or more physician(s) and/or advanced provider(s). 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain complete information on incoming calls from patients and physicians.
• Route call or message to appropriate area appointment center, clinic, provider) in a timely fashion.
• Retrieve voice mails the same day, record all information and date and time of the message and route accordingly.
• Enter phone messages as an Inbasket Message in MaestroCare for Triage/MD/APP.
• Submit Schedule change Request (SCR) form to close clinics.
• Process SCR forms within 48 hours of receipt to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Make sure changes are reflected in MaestroCare within 1-2 weeks and follow up if changes are not made.
• Enter scheduling inquiries and follow up if scheduling issues are not addressed within 3 days.
• Monitor provider schedules for a rolling 30 – day period to ensure correctness of schedule, looking for cancellations or erroneous frozen slots, and/or to prevent gaps in schedules.
• Verify the accuracy of providers templates/schedule.
• Verify provider requested schedule blocks have been processed.
• Assist with completion of FMLA and/or disability paperwork for providers if needed, collect, submit and record on spreadsheet for tracking.
• Work with the provider to draft/dictate patient letters to go out to the referring provider office. Record on spreadsheet for tracking.
• Send referrals to outside facilities signed by Doctors for labs, studies, tests, etc.
• Print and send all records if necessary.
• Order outside records.
• Request imaging – either CDs or through Powershare, once received, upload to Powershare and create order to be pulled into PACS.
• Receive and print outside medical records from new Patient Coordinators in advance of clinic appointment.
  • If needed, communicate with the patient to get him/her to sign the medical release.
  • If needed, communicate with the referring physician’s office to get them to fax the records.
• Must think strategically, juggle provider schedules, prioritize work and ensure that provider templates are accurate and fully utilized.
• This position acts as a source of reference for other staff assistants within the Neurosurgery Department. Works closely, collaboratively, and in partnership with the Scheduling Hub and Front Desk.
• Monitor provider emails and respond when necessary and appropriately as directed by the provider.
• Provides scheduling support for creation of clinical schedule for their faculty member using Qgenda.
• Manage provider calendar:
• Coordinate travel for meetings including submission of registration, airfare, hotel reservations, rental car (if needed) and process reimbursement for out-of-pocket pocket expenses.
• Responsible for coordination and monitoring of all Duke@Work procurement card reconciliation. Maintain, review and reconcile for assigned faculty.
• Maintain CV and/or Biosketch, maintain Scholars@Duke, and other Duke listings as needed.
• Maintain provider CME credits.
• Department mail pick up and distribution on rotating schedule

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• One-year experience of clerical or general office support required.

Advanced Practice Provider Opportunities 

Job Eligibility Requirements for all APP Positions

Education           

• Nurse Practitioners:  Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing.
• Physician Assistants:  Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred. 

Certification        

• BLS required. 

License                

• Nurse Practitioners:  Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required prior to or within 6 months of employment.
• Physician Assistants:  Must be licensed in the state of NC, and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 

Requisition: 256042

Job Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital - 3400 Wake Forest Road - Raleigh, NC & Locations in Wake County

Job Summary 

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for our Department of Neurosurgery – Spine Team of Duke Raleigh. The APP will provide direct patient care services in collaboration with the supervising physicians to patients being evaluated for, as well as recovering from spine surgery. This position will involve outpatient services and minimal inpatient services.

Primary hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00– 5:00 p.m. with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients. Weekend sand holidays are not required unless needed to meet the needs of the patients.

Experience          

• 2+ years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant work experience - neurosurgery, neurology or orthopedic spine preferred. Research experience is preferred but not required.

Requisition: 257189

Job Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital - 3400 Wake Forest Road - Raleigh, NC & Locations in Wake County

Job Summary 

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for our Department of Neurosurgery – Spine Team of Duke Raleigh. The APP will provide direct patient care services in collaboration with the supervising physicians to patients being evaluated for, as well as recovering from spine surgery. This position will involve outpatient services and minimal inpatient services.

Primary hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00– 5:00 p.m. with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients. Weekend sand holidays are not required unless needed to meet the needs of the patients.

Experience          

• 2+ years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant work experience - neurosurgery, neurology or orthopedic spine preferred. Research experience is preferred but not required.

Requisition: 256145

Job Location: Durham, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in our Adult Brain Tumor Clinic located in (Durham, NC) to work in collaboration with attending physicians, collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care services. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.

 Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician.
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the date in the patient's record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtain psychosocial history relevant to patient care, and assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress, consulting with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician; prepare statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Review the work of lower rated employees; train new personnel. Participate in teaching students and residents in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.

Experience          

• 1+ years of APP experience strongly preferred.