NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

About The Position

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. 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 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. OVERVIEW: CLASSIFICATION ESTABLISHED FOR ANY NON-DUKE STUDENT PAID AT AN HOURLYRATE. THIS INCLUDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, VISITING UNDERGRADUATESTUDENTS, AND HOURLY VISITING GRADUATE STUDENTS. THE INCUMBENTWILL PERFORM VARIOUS DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT. INCUMBENTSARE COMPENSATED AT VARYING RATES OF PAY BASED UPON THE WORK BEINGPERFORMED AND ACCORDING TO THE PAY SCHEDULE DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED FOREACHDEPARTMENT. INCUMBENTS MUST BE PAID AT LEAST MINIMUM WAGE. Position is available for immediate hire in the Frank-Ito Computational Modeling Research Lab at Duke University. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Dennis O. Frank-Ito on various projects related to upper airway respiratory physiology and pathophysiology associated with obstructive upper airway aerodynamics and aeroacoustics. The preferred candidate will havea strong background in medicine and some knowledge of computational and mathematical modeling.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in medicine
Some knowledge of computational and mathematical modeling

Responsibilities

Perform various duties as assigned by the department
Work closely with Dr. Dennis O. Frank-Ito on various projects related to upper airway respiratory physiology and pathophysiology associated with obstructive upper airway aerodynamics and aeroacoustics.