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Postdoctoral Associate

Duke Clinical Research Institute
United States, North Carolina, Durham
300 West Morgan Street (Show on map)
May 20, 2026
School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Job Description: The Department of Emergency Medicine and the Global Emergency Medicine Innovation and Implementation Research (GEMINI) Center is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to the Division of Translational Health Sciences. The position will be focused primarily on implementation science projects, data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), and project management tasks. The main research focus will be support for climate change projects, through the Duke Climate and Health Research Imitative (CHeRI). Secondary projects focusing on health system research within Duke University Health System are also likely. The postdoc will provide resources, and assist in the development of deliverables for the projects. This position will be expected to participate in project leadership and management, writing manuscripts, grants, engaging with the CHeRI leadership team, and department and health system faculty in research activities. The position will also include an educational component, teaching and mentoring locally and globally. For department-specific work, the researcher will analyze data, build academic dissemination products, meet weekly with the Division of Translational Health Sciences and the GEMINI Center members, support grant proposal development and engage with research activities in the department. Similarly, there may be some travel opportunities in internationally or domestically for dissemination, and plenty of opportunities for career advancement. Responsibilities: Apply implementation science methods into starting and ongoing projects Assist CHeRI PIs with implementation science resources and deliverables. Learn background/research methods of studies for which analysis is conducted with limited direction and supervision. Statistical analysis and database management. Conduct systematic reviews Mixed-methods community engagement methodological development. Collaborate on multiple research projects at one time. Preparing and explaining data reports to primary investigators. Preparation of independent research manuscripts for publication. Assist with data queries, statistical analysis sections (including power analysis), and implementation science methods for research grant proposals. Work effectively with other members of the research team. Requirements: Earned a doctorate (PhD, MD/MPH, etc.) in implementation science Demonstrated proficiency through previous research experience implementation science methods application and dissemination Demonstrated proficiency through previous developed analytical codes with R Language for Statistical computing, and qualitative analysis using NVivo. Demonstrated proficiency through previous systematic reviews (and meta-analysis). The ideal candidate will have: Implementation science methods expertise. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary multinational research team. Collaborate and develop partnerships with local and global Duke EM, amd CHeRI, Strong implementation science skills in the areas of methodology, application, and analysis. Knowledge or interest in climate change, alcohol research, health system research, and acute care research. Ability and interest in learning new and innovative methods. Flexibility in working across a wide array of projects and subject matter. Interest in assisting with recruitment and data collection of ongoing trials and project management Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military 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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