Qualitative Interviewer & Analyst

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.

Be You.

The Department of Population Health Sciences is seeking a Qualitative Interviewer & Analyst to join the QualCore team. Population health explores the social factors that influence health, and population health scientists work to improve populations by using research and data to: reduce disparities, implement effective health innovations, measure true health needs, and link communities and healthcare systems. Our mission – to produce important insights, guide them into practice, and prepare the next population health scientists to improve the health of communities everywhere – is guided by our core values: Integrity, Impact, Rigor, and Diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess experience working on qualitative research studies; specifically, experience with qualitative data collection (e.g., in-depth interviews and focus group discussions) and analysis methods (e.g., content and thematic analysis); experience using a qualitative analysis software package is not required but preferred; experience conducting systematic literature reviews; experience with survey design is not required but preferred; ability to write and speak clearly in a variety of settings and styles to convey messages and ideas effectively; and the ability to work with diverse populations from a variety of settings.

Be Bold.

Position Description

This position will help facilitate the day-to-day collection and analysis of qualitative data for multiple research studies run out of the School of Medicine (SOM) and facilitated by Department of Population Health Sciences' (DPHS) qualitative research core. This position will work with multiple DPHS faculty and investigators across the SOM to implement the research projects. Research projects generally focus on patient/participant and other stakeholder preferences for and experiences with clinical care and research, biomedical HIV prevention, concept elicitation for development of patient reported outcomes, empirical bioethics (e.g., informed consent), and health disparities.

All projects require team-based work that lends itself to extensive collaboration; in-person meetings facilitate this type of collaboration more readily.  The position must be able to work regularly at the downtown Durham, NC office. This is not a 100% remote position.

Work Responsibilities

Data Collection and Management – 35%

The position will carry out qualitative data collection activities, including conducting focus groups and interviews with patient participants and other key informants.

This position will also:

• Conduct and synthesize literature reviews;
• Interface with study participants in order to collect research data;
• Design electronic and paper data collection forms to capture data according to protocols;
• Follow the required processes, policies, and systems to ensure data security, including but not limited to recognizing and reporting vulnerabilities related to security of physical and electronic data;
• Prepare materials for team meetings; This position will be expected to follow SOPs for data quality assurance (QA) and actively monitor QA of study data.

Data Analysis – 35%

The position will collaborate with a team of qualitative analysts to:

• Code transcripts and notes;
• Identify themes and other notable data points as they relate to research questions;
• Run queries and reports which will be used to inform the summary of study findings, as well as in investigating incomplete, inaccurate or missing data to ensure accuracy and completeness of data;
• Interpret and summarize study findings. 

Study Operations – 20%

The position will be responsible for consenting, screening, and scheduling interview participants, and maintaining participant-level documentation for all studies in accordance with current policies and guidance related to participant recruitment. 

In addition, this position will assist:

• With procedures and documentation of participant study payments in a timely fashion;
• In the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention;
• In the creation of SOPs, and the implementation of other operational plans;
• In the development of Duke University Health System IRB documents such as consent forms, protocols, and continuing reviews.

Ethics – 10%

This position will be expected to communicate to research participants, both orally and written, regarding research activities in all study documents and research participant communications. Also, the position will stay abreast of the ethical conduct of research, and the specific safeguards to ensure ethical conduct and protect vulnerable populations. Assist others with the application of these principles. Assist with the development of Conflict of Interest (COI)/Data Safety Monitoring Plans (DSMPs)/ Duke Research Data Lifecycle (DRDL) plans. The position will be expected to identify and explain the risk and benefits to a participant as they pertain to the research study being conducted, as well as maintain Duke and project specific training requirements.

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team as identified by Forbes magazine as America’s Best Large Employer 2024 and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Completion of an Associate's degree.

Experience

Work requires a minimum of two years of relevant research experience.

A Bachelor's degree may substitute for 2 years required experience.

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.

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