About the position
The Duke University School of Medicine, established in 1930, is recognized as one of the top medical schools in the nation, currently ranked sixth. The School prides itself on fostering an inclusive community that comprises outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, which accelerates the translation of fundamental scientific discoveries into practical applications that enhance human health both locally and globally. The School is part of Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center that includes Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and various other health services. This Clinical Research internship is designed for recent college or university graduates, providing a formal opportunity to gain exposure to the lifecycle of clinical research projects. Interns will work under the mentorship of a Principal Investigator (PI) and will engage in a combination of learning and research support activities. The internship is structured to last a maximum of two years, during which interns will receive regular feedback and are expected to produce a publication based on their experiences. Interns will be involved in collecting experimental data for research protocols, which includes working with research subjects, running experimental procedures, and transferring data for non-complex studies outside of the Electronic Health Record (EHR). They will also assist in maintaining study-specific equipment, processing research samples, analyzing data with oversight from the PI and study statisticians, designing and programming research experiments, and preparing grant proposals, conference abstracts, and manuscripts. Additionally, interns will review scientific literature to stay updated on developments in their field and attend department-wide research meetings and training sessions.
Responsibilities
- Collect experimental data for research protocols, including working with research subjects and running experimental procedures.
- Transfer data for non-complex studies outside of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Maintain study-specific equipment and process research samples.
- Analyze data with oversight from the Principal Investigator (PI) and study statisticians.
- Design and program research experiments.
- Prepare grant proposals, conference abstracts, and manuscripts.
- Review journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to stay abreast of new developments in the field of study.
- Attend department-wide research meetings and training sessions for interns.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Requirements
- Education/Training: Work requires an Associate degree. A Bachelor degree may substitute for this degree and 2 years of experience.
- Experience: None above education listed above.
