Duke University, The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke

Position ID:

Duke-KIE-RESEARCHASSOCIATE1 [#25485]

Position Title:

Research Associate

Position Type:

Administration

Position Location:

Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America

Subject Area:

Ethics / Program Support

Appl Deadline:

2023/10/31 11:59PM help popup

finished (2023/08/29, finished 2024/05/04, listed until 2023/10/31)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

We are actively seeking a Research Associate at The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University.

This position will provide comprehensive program support to a portfolio of faculty who are developing and leading programs, some anchored in the Institute and some collaborative efforts between the Institute and departments and schools in the University. Aid in the development, coordination, and administration of these programs, including, as a priority, programs related to new and developing projects in a Native American Studies Initiative.

Duties include: • Plan, develop, and coordinate co-curricular programs and events • Plan, develop, and coordinate curricular offerings • Prepare operational reports on behalf of faculty leads • Conduct research to facilitate program development • Map synergies with existing Duke programs • Map similar programs at other universities • Develop translational materials to disseminate the results of mapping and research findings as an aid to program development and to collaborations inside and outside the University • Supervise and coordinate the work of designated students • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of the position.

Education/Training/Experience: Candidates with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience, a master’s degree with 2 years of experience or recent Ph.D. student.

Skills: • Communicate well and employ outstanding interpersonal skills with collaborators from diverse backgrounds. • Prioritize work effectively, be responsive to deadlines and feedback, and have time and task management skills. • Demonstrate excellent written communication skills.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references on the application site. Additionally, also email these directly to Kenan Director David Toole at david.toole@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
Three References - Name & Email Address

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://kenan.ethics.duke.edu/

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EAST CAMPUS
DURHAM, NC 27708 USA