What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non Duke Student Intern Cyber Policy Program Research, Sanford School of Public Policy position at Duke University?
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.
Non Duke Student Intern Cyber Policy Program Research Associate
The Cyber Policy Program at Duke, within the Sanford School of Public Policy, applies the school’s expertise and tradition of public service to the many new ways that governments use technology and ensures they preserve fundamental civil liberties, particularly for underserved communities and historically disenfranchised groups. Duke’s approach to technology policy places a priority on research and outreach that will make a practical impact. Through the Tech Policy Lab, researchers will focus on both policy engagement and research. Topics of interest include platform accountability, data broker regulations, cyber policy and gender violence, data and national security, health data, and cybersecurity leadership and capacity building.
Position Description
The position will support the work of one of the current projects within the Cyber Policy Lab. This is a part time position.
Responsibilities
Work generally requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with significant coursework or training/prior experience in technology/cyber policy.
Application Materials Required
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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
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Level Characteristics
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Experience
Minimum Qualifications
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Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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.
Non Duke Student Intern Cyber Policy Program Research Associate
The Cyber Policy Program at Duke, within the Sanford School of Public Policy, applies the school’s expertise and tradition of public service to the many new ways that governments use technology and ensures they preserve fundamental civil liberties, particularly for underserved communities and historically disenfranchised groups. Duke’s approach to technology policy places a priority on research and outreach that will make a practical impact. Through the Tech Policy Lab, researchers will focus on both policy engagement and research. Topics of interest include platform accountability, data broker regulations, cyber policy and gender violence, data and national security, health data, and cybersecurity leadership and capacity building.
Position Description
The position will support the work of one of the current projects within the Cyber Policy Lab. This is a part time position.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside undergraduate and graduate students on a designated research project
- Assist in the creation of practical policy research deliverables
- Conduct primary and/or secondary tech policy research including but not limited to literature reviews, interviews, and surveys
- Administrative tasks including scheduling and coordination of project meetings, maintaining project timeline, and record of project milestones
- Communicate with research advisor on project timeline and milestones
Work generally requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with significant coursework or training/prior experience in technology/cyber policy.
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to work independently
Application Materials Required
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
N/A
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
N/A
Level Characteristics
N/A
Experience
Minimum Qualifications
N/A
Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
