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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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Working Title: OPSD-Duke PRIME PUMP Student Assistant
(Internship duration: June 1 - July 26, 2026)
Primary responsibilities of the OPSD-Duke PRIME PUMP Student Assistant areas 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 these additional requirements:
§ Available to start on campus June 1st
§ 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, Flu
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
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond thedollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
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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