Clinical Research Coordinator

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.

School of Medicine:

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation’s top medical schools. Ranked tenth among its peers, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where traditional barriers are low, interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced, and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.

Comprised of 2,400 faculty physicians and researchers, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System create Duke Health. Duke Health is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a full network of health services and encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Department of Population Health Sciences (DPHS):

Population health explores the social factors that influence health, and population health scientists work to improve populations by using research and data to: reduce disparities, implement effective health innovations, measure true health needs, and link communities and healthcare systems. Our mission – to produce important insights, guide them into practice, and prepare the next population health scientists to improve the health of communities everywhere – is guided by our core values: Integrity, Impact, Rigor, and Diversity. Throughout the levels and groups within the department, care, concern, and action is taken to preserve and improve our positive work culture. We offer remote or hybrid working options and a casual office environment in a newly remodeled historic building in Downtown Durham, NC.

 

General Description:

This position will help facilitate the day-to-day collection and analysis of qualitative data for multiple research studies run out of the School of Medicine (SOM) and facilitated by Department of Population Health Sciences' (DPHS) qualitative research core. This position will work with multiple DPHS faculty and investigators across the SOM to implement the research projects. Research projects generally focus on patient/participant and other stakeholder preferences for and experiences with clinical care and research, biomedical HIV prevention, concept elicitation for development of patient reported outcomes, empirical bioethics (e.g., informed consent), and health disparities.

 

Data collection and management (35%):

The position will carry out qualitative data collection activities, including conducting focus groups and interviews with patient participants and other key informants. This position will also:

1) conduct and synthesize literature reviews;

2) interface with study participants in order to collect research d