Nonduke Student/Intern

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke, we believe meaningful research starts with people who bring curiosity, compassion, and organization to their work. As a Non-Duke Student Intern, you’ll play an important role in supporting Duke’s Puppy Kindergarten research and training program, contributing to hands-on behavioral research while collaborating with students, researchers, and program staff in a supportive academic environment. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy working with animals, value teamwork, and are excited to help undergraduate students succeed in a research setting. This role offers the opportunity to take initiative, lead day-to-day activities, and help ensure high-quality research operations. You’ll gain practical experience managing people, protocols, and data while supporting innovative research focused on canine behavior and development. At Duke University, you’ll be part of a mission-driven institution known for excellence in research, education, and collaboration. This paid, casual internship provides valuable exposure to research operations, team leadership, and animal-focused studies—experience that supports both academic and professional growth.

Requirements

Enjoy working with animals
Value teamwork
Excited to help undergraduate students succeed in a research setting

Responsibilities

Coordinate and run behavioral testing sessions with dogs as part of the Puppy Kindergarten program
Manage and support undergraduate student research assistants
Ensure adherence to established research protocols and procedures
Assist with data collection, organization, and basic record management
Support daily program operations to keep research activities running smoothly