Admin Intern - Trustworthy Technology Lab for Student Projects

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for an Administrative Intern to support the Trustworthy Technology Lab within the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. This role oversees student research projects and reports to the Program Coordinator in charge of the lab.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and strong communication, organizational, and project management skills. Anticipated pay range is provided with a focus on equity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Policy, Cybersecurity, Health Policy, or Technology Policy.
• No additional experience beyond education is required; an equivalent combination will be considered.
• Substantive knowledge at the intersection of ethics and innovation (e.g., health, AI, privacy, climate, cybersecurity).
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, interpersonal, stakeholder management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and manage a multidisciplinary team of students to conduct novel research projects regarding trustworthy technology.
• Author publications, blogs, presentations, and other communications pieces about the research.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Independent judgment

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Cybersecurity, Health Policy, or Technology Policy

Job description

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.

The Duke Initiative for Science & Society is seeking a Researcher to support the Trustworthy Technology Lab, which launched in Summer 2026. In this role, you will oversee student research projects and report to the Program Coordinator in charge of the Trustworthy Technology Lab.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Policy, Cybersecurity, Health Policy, or Technology Policy


• No additional experience beyond education is required. An Equivalent combination of relevant education/experience will be considered.


• Substantive knowledge in at least one area at the intersection of ethics and innovation (e.g., health, AI, privacy, climate, cybersecurity)


• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills


• Strong project management, interpersonal, stakeholder management, and attention to detail skills


• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Public Policy


• Minimum of one year of experience in program administration, academic, instructional, or related activities, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience


• Knowledge of or experience working in technology policy, health policy, or a related field


• Experience in relationship management, program/project management, communications, administrative operations, and reporting

Other Requirements

• Ability to manage student teams and research-related activities

Be Bold.

In this role, you will:

• Recruit, onboard, and manage a multidisciplinary team of students to conduct novel research projects regarding trustworthy technology.


• Author publications, blogs, presentations, and other communications pieces about the research.

Choose Duke.

The Duke Initiative for Science & Society brings together faculty, students, staff, and external partners to address challenges at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, and society. As part of the Trustworthy Technology Lab, you will contribute to research focused on responsible innovation and emerging technologies while working in a collaborative academic environment.

Job Code: 00000383 ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN

Job Level: 06

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $24.00. 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 the dollars 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 flourish. 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 havea responsibility to uphold these values.

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