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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.\nOccupational Summary\nThe Odom lab within the Department of Urology at Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to perform a variety of technical duties in support of an NIH-funded research program investigating the molecular, neural, and physiological mechanisms underlying lower urinary tract dysfunction. The successful candidate will participate in an NIH-funded research program investigating the molecular, neural, and physiological mechanisms underlying lower urinary tract dysfunction. Current research focuses on how diabetes and hormone-dependent signaling alter urothelial function, neurotrophic signaling, sensory afferent innervation, and bladder physiology, with particular emphasis on mechanisms contributing to overactive bladder and diabetic bladder dysfunction.\nWork Performed\nDesign, conduct, analyze, and interpret hypothesis-driven experiments investigating mechanisms of lower urinary tract dysfunction.\nConduct studies using genetically modified and disease-relevant mouse models.\nPerform and optimize physiological assessments of lower urinary tract function, including cystometry and related experimental techniques.\nPerform molecular and biochemical studies, including protein extraction and quantification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, microscopy, and quantitative image analysis.\nInvestigate neurotrophic and receptor-signaling pathways and mechanisms regulating sensory nerve function.\nMaintain accurate and reproducible research records and apply appropriate quantitative and statistical methods to experimental data.\nPrepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and contribute to abstracts, scientific presentations, progress reports, and grant applications.\nPresent research findings at laboratory meetings and regional, national, and international scientific conferences.\nCollaborate with investigators and research personnel within the Department of Urology and across Duke University.\nAssist with mentoring students and research staff, as appropriate.\nParticipate in professional development activities supporting progression toward an independent academic or research career.\nMaintain standards of responsible conduct of research and compliance with applicable Duke laboratory safety, animal research, and research integrity requirements.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPh.D., M.D., or D.V.M., related to physiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, pharmacology, or biomedical sciences.\nDemonstrated ability to conduct hypothesis-driven biomedical research.\nStrong scientific communication and organizational skills.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.\nExperience with mouse models, in vivo physiology, or related animal research.\nExperience in physiology, neuroscience, neuro-urology, sensory neuroscience, diabetes, or related fields.\nExperience with Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, microscopy, PCR/qPCR, protein analysis, or quantitative image analysis.\nExperience with physiological or functional assays.\nKnowledge of neurotrophic signaling, sensory neurons, estrogen-dependent signaling pathways, diabetes, or lower urinary tract biology.\nDemonstrated scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications and/or scientific presentations.\nStrong quantitative analysis, scientific writing, and oral communication skills.\nResearch and Training Environment\nThe successful candidate will join a collaborative research program focused on defining mechanisms underlying lower urinary tract dysfunction and identifying potential therapeutic targets.\nThe Postdoctoral Associate will be encouraged to develop scientific independence, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, present research at scientific meetings, and develop an independent research trajectory.\nDuke 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.\nDuke 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.\nEssential Physical Job Functions: \nCertain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. 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