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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.\nBe You.\nThe Duke University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Reproductive Sciences. More information about this division is located here: About Us - | FENG LAB\nMinimum Requirements:\nPh.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.). 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