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Occupational Summary

The Postdoctoral Associate conducts mentored collaborative and independent research and serves as Project Manager on the NIH grant, Implementation and Implications of Sickle Cell Trait Screening in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). This individual works closely with the Principal Investigator of the grant (director of the Duke Center on Genomics, Race, Identity, Difference) as well as co-investigators and staff at Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill, NCAA staff, and consultants to achieve the goal of the grant, which is to identify and understand key challenges, limitations, and risks of the NCAA sickle cell trait screening policy, and develop strategies to address them.

Work Performed

Manage the day-to-day research and logistical aspects of the project.

Lead the creation of the operations manual for the project.

Facilitate synchronization of quantitative and qualitative research activities between Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill, maintaining regular contact among collaborators and with consultants.

Participate in the refinement of study design, development and piloting of surveys and interview guides, as well as formal data collection, management, analysis, and interpretation.

Lead and participate in the preparation of project-related products including manuscripts, grant applications, progress reports, policy briefs, and public education materials.

Present research at local, national, and possibly international scholarly and public seminars, workshops, conferences, and other meetings relevant to the project.

Prepare and submit renewal of IRB protocol.

Participate in teaching activities and mentor student research assistants on the project.

Participate in various short-term professional development programs, such as courses or workshops that will enhance trainee’s knowledge and skills relevant to areas of interest.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Training in or knowledge of scientific, clinical, and social aspects of sickle cell disease and trait.

 The following materials must accompany your application:

• Cover letter, including a research statement on why you should be selected for the position
• Current CV
• Contact information for two professional or academic references

Expected start date is January 2020. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Contact Mary Anne McDonald (maryanne.mcdonald@duke.edu), Senior Research Associate at GRID, for more information as needed.