What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH SCHOLAR position at Duke University and Careers?
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 266370
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER
Date: Feb 19, 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.
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Job Description
Position Description and Resources:
You will be involved in the Department's research activities as a Research Scholar in the laboratory of Dr. David MacLeod. Your work location will be in the following locations:
1. HPPL-based: a. Duke South Room 4215 b. Duke Early Phase Research Unit (DEPRU, Duke South 3rd floor) c. Duke Early Phase Research Unit, Pickett Road
2. Clinical-based: a. Duke North/ Duke Medical Pavilion OR b. Duke Ambulatory Surgical Center, North Pavilion c. Duke Arringdon Road Ambulatory Surgical Center
Research Activities:
All your time will be reserved for research activities. We expect you will focus your research on the following:
1. Duke IRB-approved research studies with Dr. MacLeod as the Principal Investigator
2. Duke IRB-approved research studies with Dr. MacLeod as Sub-Investigator, in collaboration with Duke Faculty external to the Department of Anesthesiology, e.g. Dr. Fudim, Department of Cardiology.
3. Duke IRB-approved studies with Department of Anesthesiology Faculty as Principal Investigator, e.g. Dr. Gadsden.
You will perform the following research-related activities:
1. Assist with the submission of prospective research studies to Duke IRB
2. Participate in the screening of potential subjects
3. Assemble the appropriate monitoring equipment for studies
4. Assist with data collection during active study phase: a. Application of sensors, e.g. pulse oximeter b. Collection of blood samples through dedicated sample lines, e.g. arterial blood gas c. Processing of samples using point-of-care devices, e.g. blood co-oximeter d. Completion of study-related tasks, e.g. neurological assessment, ultrasound of rectus femoris muscle
5. Complete associated documentation(electronic and/or paper) for all phases of the study
6. Participate in Follow Up phase
7. Assist with data analysis of study-generated data
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Min Degree Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.). Other Credential/Experiential Requirements: Visiting scholar engaging in temporary research at Duke.
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