OPSD- Duke PRIME PUMP Student Assistant

This Position is Fully Grant Funded

School of Medicine 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.

Job Title:Non-Duke Student/Intern

Working Title: OPSD-Duke PRIME PUMP Student Assistant

 (Internship duration: June 5 - July 28, 2023)         

Occupational Summary

The classification established for any non-duke student paid at an hourly rate. This includes high school students, visiting undergraduate students, and hourly visiting graduate students. the incumbent will perform various duties as assigned by the department. incumbents are compensated at varying rates of pay based upon the work being performed and according to the pay schedule developed and maintained for each department. Incumbents must be paid at least minimum wage. 

Work Performed

The Internship duration is June 5 - July 28, 2023 

   Primary responsibilities of the OPSD-Duke PRIME PUMP Student Assistant are as follows:

• Participate in a laboratory research project under the mentorship of Duke Faculty and lab team
• Attend structured professional development and networking sessions in research methodology, and career development
• Participate in clinical activities related to the faculty mentor’s area of research
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and medical students
• Deliver a presentation about the research experience

Please note theses additional requirements:

• Available to start on campus June 5th 
• United States citizen or permanent resident
• Commit to full-time (40 hours/week) research for a duration eight weeks
• Provide names/contact information of two references
• Required submission of Curriculum Vitae and Undergraduate transcript
• Clinical shadowing vaccine requirements: TB, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Covid-19

Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training:                 Intern must be university enrolled, rising sophomore, junior or senior
Experience: Prior research experience is helpful, but not necessary

Skills:

         The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Demonstrate excellence in previous academic endeavors

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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