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.
Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Survey Interviewer Intern
Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Survey Interviewer Intern, you will support an important research study focused on the health and well-being of Ghanaian immigrants living in the United States. Your cultural awareness, communication skills, and passion for learning will help contribute to meaningful research designed to improve health outcomes and advance scientific knowledge.
Working alongside experienced researchers, you will gain hands-on experience in survey administration, participant engagement, data collection, and population health research while contributing to a study funded by the National Institute on Aging.
Be Bold.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a real-world research environment. You will work directly with study participants, develop research skills, and gain valuable exposure to health and population research methods.
What You'll Do:
Conduct telephone interviews with individuals participating in a research study.
Complete brief eligibility screening calls to determine participant qualification for study enrollment.
Administer structured survey questionnaires using approved research protocols.
Accurately enter survey responses into Qualtrics using tablet-based technology.
Maintain participant confidentiality and follow all research compliance requirements.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with study participants from diverse backgrounds.
Collaborate with the research team to support successful study implementation and data collection activities.
Assist in ensuring data quality, accuracy, and completeness.
What You'll Bring
Intern Requirements
Education
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited institution.
Preference for students pursuing studies in public health, sociology, psychology, global health, epidemiology, social sciences, or related fields.
Preferred Experience
Interest in health, population, or social science research.
Previous experience conducting interviews, surveys, community outreach, or research activities is helpful but not required.
Familiarity with Ghanaian culture and community engagement is strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluency in English required.
Fluency in Twi or Ga Ghanaian languages required.
Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with study participants.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate data collection.
Familiarity with Qualtrics preferred.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Choose Duke.
At Duke, you'll gain meaningful research experience while contributing to work that helps improve understanding of immigrant health and wellbeing. You'll collaborate with a dedicated research team, develop valuable professional skills, and make an impact through research that supports healthier communities.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and help advance important research while gaining hands-on experience in survey research, data collection, and community-focused health studies.
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 thedollars 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, sex (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.
