RESEARCH ANALYST I

at  Duke University

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.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

This term-limited position plays an active role in conducting specialized research activities, in planning and operations, and in providing expertise for the newly formed Heat Policy Innovation Hub. This position will report to Area Director Ashley Ward.

SKILLS

• Knowledge and expertise in the policy, health, economic, and other relevant aspects of excessive and extreme heat, and/or climate-related health outcomes
• Ability to manage, analyze, synthesize, and communicate environmental data and information
• Experience working with protected health data, proprietary data, and other secure datasets that require data use agreements and/or IRB approval
• Experience with programming languages, such as R or Python preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and accurately with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to summarize research and collect investigations or literature reviews
• Willingness and ability to travel are needed

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Work requires a bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental science, policy, or a field directly related to the position.
Preferred Experience:
Work requires two years of experience in research, policy/data analysis, or related positions. A master’s or higher degree in a relevant field may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g. a two-year master’s degree in lieu of two years of experience.

EDUCATION

Work requires a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the specific position.

EXPERIENCE

Work requires two years of experience in research/data analysis or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE related position.
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.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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