CLINICAL RESEARCH INTERN

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 268207

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Mar 25, 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 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Clinical Research Intern, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that participates in clinical research and scientific discovery.

Be Bold.

The Clinical Research Intern role provides recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full clinical research lifecycle, supported by mentorship from Principal Investigators.

What You’ll Do:

Research Support & Study Operations

Collect experimental data for research protocols, including work with research subjects and non-complex procedures.

Run experimental procedures and transfer data outside of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Maintain study-specific equipment and assist with research sample processing.

Assist in data analysis under PI and statistician oversight.

Scientific & Analytical Development

Design and program research experiments with guidance.

Prepare grants, conference abstracts, and manuscripts.

Review journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to stay current.

Professional Development

Attend department-wide research meetings and intern training sessions.

Receive ongoing mentorship and contribute to a publication based on your experience.

Perform additional duties related to research operations.

Choose Duke.

By joining Duke, you become part of a community committed to collaboration, innovation, and belonging—where your contributions support groundbreaking research and inclusive excellence.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $26.49. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, (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.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).