NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN

Duke University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Durham, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

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NCCUCommunications Intern - Job Descr iption

About Us: The Biostatistics& Bioinfor matics department is seeking an intern to dynamically lead andimplement communication efforts as part of the NIH-funded Center forCombinatorial Gene Regulation, an NHGRI Center ofExcellence in Genome Sci ence (CEGS). The focus of the Duke CEGS is to developnew and high-throughput technologies to investigate how combinatorial generegulation contri butes to human health and disease. A multidisciplinary  teamof seven Duk e principal investigators leads the project. The intern will betasked wi th developing a communication and networking plan, along withcommunicati on materials, specifically for CEGS education initiatives with afocus on outreach to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). </spa n>

Internship Summary: Partner withcommunication team members an d research program leadership to develop andimplement a communication st rategy and associated materials in support ofgenomic outreach and educat ion initiatives.

Scopeo f Work -

            Opportunity to :

●    Partner wit h communication teamsfor mentorship and networking with access to various communication platformsand modalities.

●    < /span>Create content in the form ofwebsite content and news stories, social media outreach, and videos, etc. tohelp promote Duke CE GS education initiatives.

●    Develop communication strategy andimplement.

●    Identify and build networks toreach key audie nces.

Requirements:

●     Knowledge or interest in communityrelationships with a focus on genetics /genomics and/or educational outreachinitiatives.

●< span>    Excellent written and verbalcommunication s kills.

●    Ability to work effectively aspart of a team and independently, and ability to effectiv ely communicate ideasand plans to program leadership.

●    Solution-focused thinker witheagerness t o develop creative and integrated campaigns.


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Duke 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.

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