Job Description

Duke University School of Nursing

Established in 1931, Duke University School of Nursing is a national leader in preparing nurse clinicians, scholars, and innovators who are transforming healthcare through excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. With more than 1,500 students, we offer a comprehensive range of programs, including the Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD in Nursing. Our programs are designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s healthcare landscape, equipping graduates with rigorous training, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration to lead the future of nursing.

Our nursing program stands as a leader in healthcare education, earning #1 in the nation for Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs, #2 for Doctor of Nursing Practice, and #5 for Master’s programs, according to U.S. News & World Report For over a decade, we’ve also been celebrated as a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN)—11 years and counting! These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in preparing the next generation of nursing professionals.

Be You.

Duke University is seeking Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) to conduct independent research under Dr. Tonia Poteat focused on HIV and LGBTQ+ health. You will lead a mixed methods project on HIV and aging, working with both data and community partners.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD in Public Health or Nursing
• Completion of human subjects research certificate
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data management and analysis
• High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation
• Ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress
• Interest in HIV and the health of gender and sexual minorities
• Experience with qualitative data management and analysis
• Experience working in STATA, SAS, or R for quantitative data management
• Ability to work collaboratively with the RISE Lab research team
• Respect for community participation and input
• Flexibility in responding to research challenges as they arise
• Comfort with sensitive topics such as sexual health

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ populations and people with HIV

Other Requirements:

• Full-time, onsite (40 hours/week)

Be Bold.

• With mentor support, complete an independent, community engaged, mixed methods research project related to HIV and aging using existing and newly collected data
• Work closely with a community advisory board to guide study implementation
• Code and analyze qualitative data using standard qualitative data management software
• Transfer, code, manage, and analyze large quantitative data sets
• Document steps taken in data management, coding, and analysis for each data set
• Produce written, tabular, and visual materials for research reports and presentations.
• Lead peer-reviewed manuscript writing
• Attend bi-weekly project management meetings and provide updates on ongoing projects
• Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the mentor

Choose Duke.

Join Duke University and contribute to impactful research addressing HIV and health disparities. Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment at a leading research institution.

Job Code: 00003820 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Job Level: 00

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