POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

1d • $64,170 - $72,602 • Hybrid

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.
The Duke Global Health Institute at Duke University is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our team for 6 months. In this important role, you will work with senior investigators and community partners and assist with collecting and analyzing pilot data and writing scientific grant proposals on community-based interventions for hypertension for major funding agencies under the direction of the principal investigator. You will have the opportunity to work with our students during their research internship on the hypertension project and impact their success.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of a PhD in epidemiology or public health related field
• Demonstrated success in implementing innovative community-based interventions.
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, preferably first-authors.
• Highly collaborative approach and demonstrated success in engaging stakeholders in complex organizational landscapes
• Comfort and skill in planning, adapting, and collaborating with others in the context of ambiguity and change
• Demonstrated commitment to completing work efficiently and by designated deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to prepare grant budgets
• The position requires frequent travel and stay in rural counties in North Carolina.
• This position is hybrid eligible.
• The position is partially remote, and the employee must reside in a Duke University-approved state.

Responsibilities

• Proactively support and drive proposal development with the principal and co-investigators
• Organize study group and stakeholder meetings, integrate feedback, and work on the proposal with the study group under the direction of PI.
• Lead pilot data gathering and analysis for the proposal as needed
• Adhere to timelines

Benefits

• health insurance plans
• generous paid time off
• retirement programs with employer contributions
• tuition assistance for employees and their children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree