NonDuke Student /Intern, Sanford School of Public Policy

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.

Undergraduate Research Intern – Family Connects & Community Navigation Evaluation

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities:

• Support data and evaluation work for four Family Connects impact evaluation studies and a new randomized controlled trial of the Community Navigation program.
• Review and become familiar with interview protocols and data files from the NIH R37-funded grant Community Prevention of Child Maltreatment.
• Learn and apply data tools such as Excel, SPSS, and SAS for data storage, management, and analysis.
• Read and engage with recent manuscripts and research findings from the grant.
• Conduct descriptive data analyses, write codebooks, clean data, and reconcile data errors.
• Assist in preparing data analyses for presentations, reports, and empirical manuscripts.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Duke undergraduate student
• Interest in research, data analysis, and child/family well-being
• Familiarity with Excel; willingness to learn SPSS and SAS
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with data analysis or coursework in research methods
• Interest in public health, psychology, social science, or data science

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 0.00 to USD $0.00. 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/

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