Associate In Research Jobs

Engineering Design As an Associate in Research, the key objectives are understanding how the current model for cervical cancer prevention contributes to high incidence of morbidity and mortality of the disease, particularly in low and middle-income countries. You will learn about the process of human-centered design, the technologies we have developed (the Pocket Colposcope) to overcome barriers to screening/care, and how to implement those strategies in local and international clinical settings. Fellows will be asked to solve engineering design challenges related to the Pocket Colposcope, Callascope, and corresponding software in order optimize work flow for clinical collaborators Through their experience with our center, students will gain a rich understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration in innovation, education, and empowerment. Please expect that up to 20% of your job will be dedicated to attending meetings and preparing material for those meetings. All members of the Center are expected to create weekly updates in the form of powerpoint presentations, create meeting agendas and record meeting minutes. You will also be expected to identify grant opportunities and directly apply for grants with Dr. Ramanujam. You will be expected to work full-time, 40-hours per week and expected to follow the handbook and all policies of the Center for Global Women’s health technologies. Marlee Krieger will serve as your direct supervisors. Please be sure to schedule 30-, 60- and 90-day evaluations with her. You will be required to attend the Duke orientation as well as the Center specific orientation.
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