Research engineer Jobs in Durham, NC

RESEARCH & DEV ENGINEER II

Work Arrangement : Requisition Number : 254432 Regular or Temporary : Regular Location :

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area : MEDICAL CENTER Date : Jun 13, 2025

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Position Summary :

Duke Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a highly motivated Research and Development Engineer II to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting advanced research projects focused on memory enhancement through deep brain stimulation (DBS), virtual reality applications, and trauma therapy in neuroscience.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, execute, and analyze complex experiments and research studies related to DBS, virtual reality, and trauma therapy.
• Collaborate with Dr. Suthana and other team members to develop research protocols and methodologies.
• Collect, process, and interpret experimental data, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, manuscripts, and presentations for publication and dissemination.
• Mentor and supervise junior researchers, graduate students, and lab technicians.
• Stay current with the latest research developments and integrate new findings into ongoing projects.

Anticipated Pay Range :

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $65,281.00 to USD $98,902.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the 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.

Education

Work requires a thorough knowledge of the principles of engineeringand related natural sciences acq uired through completion of aBachelor's degree program in an Engineering science or a relatednatural science such as Physics or Chemistry. Duet o professionalexemption, equivalent experiencecannot be substituted for bachelor'sdegree.

Experience

Work requires two years of related experience sufficient to acquire competency in the applicatio n of knowledge in the related Engineering field. A master's degree in an Engineering science or a relatednatural science may offset the required experience.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND / OR EX PERIENCE.

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.

Nearest Major Market : Durham

Nearest Secondary Market : Raleigh