Position Description

Position Title: Associate in Research

Position Location: Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States

Position Description:

We seek a highly motivated individual to perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting and managing sponsored research studies within the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University  BIG IDEAs Lab’s overarching goal is to develop and test tools and infrastructure using biomedical and health data for early detection, intervention, and prevention of disease.

The selected applicant will be assigned to between one and several projects within the lab at any given time.

Duties include:

·      Develop Predictive Models

·      Data Integration and Preprocessing

·      Feature Engineering

·      Algorithm Optimization

·      Model Validation and Testing

·      Real-Time Deployment Readiness

·      Collaborate with Clinical and Epidemiological Teams

·      Data Visualization & Reporting

·      Contribute to Research & Publications

·      Stay Current with Emerging Technologies

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required, and these will vary depending on the assigned project at the time.

Applicants must:

1.     Hold a PhD in biomedical engineering or related field

2.     Have excellent informal and formal written and oral communication skills

3.     Be capable of balancing independent, rigorous research progress with collaboration and teamwork, as appropriate

4.     Bring curiosity, enthusiasm, and initiative!

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references.

Lab website: https://dunn.pratt.duke.edu/

Duke University 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.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

·       Cover letter

·       Curriculum Vitae / Resume

·       Names and contact information of three references