Career Opportunities at Duke Aging Center

Under the leadership of the Aging Center Data Science & Statistics (DSS) Lab in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development (Duke Aging Center), perform intermediate- and advanced-level statistical analysis and programming for a broad range of interdisciplinary research projects. Support grants, Program Projects, Clinical Trials, Pilots, and junior and senior clinical faculty as a member of DSS. Collaborate closely and effectively with a cross-functional project team, including clinical investigators, quantitative scientists, and trainees, with regard to statistical aspects of each project. Participate in collaborative efforts to provide statistical support for the projects coming through the DSS. 

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The Clinical Research Specialist Sr. will join a growing research team working on long-term studies led by investigators in the Duke Center for Aging and the Department of Neurology. Ongoing studies are focused on Alzheimer’s Disease and related neurocognitive disorders.

This position will involve research operations, data collection and quality assurance activities, and assistance with study management. This position will involve working with collaborators at multiple sites and may require travel between clinics and offsite locations.

Preferred Skills: The ideal candidate will:

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess human subjects clinical research experience
• Exhibit familiarity or ease communicating and relating to older adults
• Demonstrate skill in attention to detail and organization
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to acquire new skills
• Showcase their proven ability to work both independently and within a team with excellence, dignity, and respect

Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of research, data, and clerical duties of a routine and technical nature to support the conduct of clinical research under the supervision of a Clinical Research Coordinator or similar Clinical Research Units (CRU)/Oversight Organization (OO) designee. Participate in day-to-day operations related to the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data and may train other Clinical Research Specialists (CRS) in these tasks.

The Duke University School of Medicine invites applications for a Sr. Program Coordinator position. This position will work closely with the Program Director(s) in the development and administration of activities and programs. The Sr. Program Coordinator will interact with other Duke faculty, staff, and administrators within the School of Medicine related areas to ensure coordination and synergy of efforts between various offices, programs, and initiatives.

The Senior Program Coordinator will coordinate and oversee programmatic and administrative activities to meet overarching aims and objectives across various programs; Work with faculty, trainees and other key stakeholders in support of pre-and post‐award administration of NIH‐funded institutional grants related to training and education; Prepare checklists, timelines, and institutional data needed for new, competing and non‐competing renewal grant applications, and coordinates meetings with PIs and support staff to ensure timely submission. 

The Clinical Research Coordinator Sr. (CRC Sr.) will develop, coordinate and manage clinical research studies conducted by principal investigators affiliated with the Duke Center for Aging and Department of Neurology. The CRC Sr. will join a research team that is conducting a variety of studies on Alzheimer’s Disease and related neurocognitive disorders.  This position will involve working with collaborators at multiple sites and may require travel between clinics and offsite locations. The CRC Sr. will lead the day-to-day operations of multiple study teams conducting clinical research and provide oversight of CRCs and other research staff as the research portfolio of the team expands.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in training and overseeing others in study processes. Ability to oversee multiple personnel and studies. Recruitment and retention expertise. Experience or willingness to learn the administration of neuropsychological test battery and questionnaires with older adults as part of an evaluation for cognition.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will join a growing research team working on studies led by investigators in the Duke Center for Aging. Studies will focus on neurocognition and health disparities, with a focus in the Hispanic/Latino population. Proficiency in oral and written Spanish and English is required. This will be an on-site position, and may require travel to off-site locations. Candidates must have a valid NC driver’s license or be eligible to obtain a NC driver’s license before the start of the position, and must have a reliable, insured vehicle and be willing to drive it for research-related tasks.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English
• Possess human subject clinical research and regulatory experience
• Exhibit familiarity or ease communicating and relating to older adults
• Possess effective recruitment and retention skills
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Be willing to be flexible in order to accomplish the shared goals of projects
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to acquire new skills
• Showcase their proven ability to work both independently and within a team with excellence, dignity, and respect