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.

Summary: The Program Director will work with the Director of the Triangle Center for Evolutionary Medicine (TriCEM) to determine & set program initiatives and strategic visions. Program Director will also manage and coordinate financial development and administration of multiple programs professionally, effectively, and with a strong eye toward the scientific and communication components.

Departmental Preferences:

A Masters or Ph.D. and demonstrated experience in evolutionary medicine, scientific communication, and interdisciplinary research. Evidence of successful grant writing, an innovative mindset, excellent organizational abilities, and research experience in one of TriCEM’s tracks (see below) are essential for the position. The applicant is expected to launch new initiatives that advance TriCEM’s goals in education and research, including leading efforts to secure external grant funding and run funded projects. The Assistant Director will also play a major role in TriCEM programming, including events on campus, evaluation of research proposals, and organizing the Evolutionary Medicine Summer Institute (EMSI). The Assistant Director is expected to maintain TriCEM’s social media and web presence and to engage in public outreach.

The position will be available initially for one year, with the potential for renewal. Pay will be commensurate with experience level. The Assistant Director will receive training and mentoring from the TriCEM Director and Associate Directors, along with opportunities for training through workshops, conference attendance, and evolutionary medicine-relevant research consistent with TriCEM’s mission and primary activities.

TriCEM is an incubator for interdisciplinary research that aims to improve understanding of human, animal and plant health through the application of evolutionary and ecological principles. The center represents a collaborative effort among Duke, NC State University, UNC Chapel Hill, NC A&T, NC Central University, and other NC-based institutions. TriCEM initiatives are organized around four “tracks” that capture central themes in evolutionary medicine: Pathogenic and Commensal Organisms, Cancer and Evolution, Brain Sciences, and Social and Biological Determinants of Health. TriCEM also supports research in One Health, i.e., the concept that the health of humans, animals and the environment are interconnected.

The position is available immediately and applicants should be prepared to start by April 1. Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter that identifies relevant experience and interests in relation to the above description, and how this opportunity fits into the applicant’s longer-term career goals. The cover letter should also include the names and contact information of up to three people who can be contacted to provide letters of reference (please do not send letters in advance of requests). "

JOB DESCRIPTION

Program Director

1. Plan, coordinate, and execute operational and programmatic decisions that impact the successful achievement of TriCEM objectives.
2. Develop and maintain TriCEM’s social media and web presence.
3. Organize and execute TriCEM program activities and events held on Duke campus, and other Triangle locations including TriCEM breakfasts and symposia, Evolutionary Medicine Summer Institute (EMSI),and the Darwin Day Roadshow.
4. Oversee, coordinate, and execute public events and other related programs; recommend, develop, and coordinate new ideas and concepts for program themes, materials and resources to supplement, expand or replace existing program components.
5. Development and oversight of new summer research internship program available to triangle graduate students. Evaluation of submitted research proposals (including organizing peer review) and recommendation of awards.
6. Identifying new internal& external funding opportunities from multiple types of sources, and then coordinate all aspects of grant application preparation, coordination, and administration, including extensive writing and budgeting preparations.
7. Coordinate public relations activities to include preparation of brochures, bulletins, and other promotional materials to describe the program's academic goals, and events. Publish, develop and implement other communications vehicles such as newsletters, ads, and flyers to include compiling news and educational articles of local interest; write and edit text and coordinate printing and mailing or distribution. Develop plans and schedules for release of publicity materials.
8. Coordinate and run the Club EvMed online seminar series, including managing all aspects of recruiting speakers and participants, the Zoom call, and the online presence of the series.
9. Select, train, and supervise program assistants, graduate students, and volunteers recruited to assist with program outreach events and activities.
10. Serve as Duke liaison with other triangle universities(NCCU, NCSU, & UNC-Chapel Hill) to coordinate joint events and funding opportunities and to provide information on activities, policies, & procedures of the TriCEM program
11. Prepare budgetary recommendations for fiscal year requirements; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds for TriCEM support and internal awards.
12. Attend conferences relevant to the mission of TriCEM, and represent TriCEM and our mission at those conferences. Attend talks and presentations relevant to your interests and to obtain additional training in the form of short courses at Duke (e.g., in management) or academic workshops(e.g., in writing or statistical analysis), to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Other Duties:

1. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Work requires the ability to plan and administer programs and direct program activities within a specific functional area, generally acquired through four years of related experience. OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

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