Administrative Intern

Duke University:

 

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

 

Location: Remote/On-site at the Heat Policy Innovation Hub, Nicholas Institute

Duration: 1 Year

Job Title: Intern - Research Assistant, Part-Time

Organization: Heat Policy Innovation Hub

 

Job Description: The Heat Policy Innovation Hub is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented student to join our team as a Research Assistant Intern. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research aimed at addressing the urgent challenges posed by rising global temperatures.

 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Heat Hub staff on various research projects focusing on the impacts of extreme heat on health outcomes.
• Assist in the acquisition, processing, and analysis of data from diverse sources, including state hospital inpatient and emergency room admissions data, meteorological metrics, and other relevant environmental datasets.
• Utilize Python or R programming languages to manipulate and analyze large datasets efficiently.
• Employ statistical techniques to uncover meaningful insights and patterns within the data.
• Support the development of data visualization tools and techniques to communicate research findings effectively.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and academic publications based on research outcomes.

 

 

Qualifications:

• Recently graduated or enrollment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (e.g., environmental science, public health, data science, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python or R programming languages for data analysis and manipulation.
• Experience working with large datasets and employing statistical methods for analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to critically evaluate research findings.
• Familiarity with data visualization techniques and tools is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental health, public health, or related fields is a plus.

 

Duration and Compensation:

• This is a part-time position, requiring approximately 10-20 hours per week.
• Compensation will be provided based on qualifications and experience.

 

Application Process:

• Interested candidates should submit a resume, and cover letter. Please include "Research Assistant Application" in the subject line.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

Education

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

 

Experience

 

None required beyond education. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

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.

 

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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