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Emily S. Bernhardt

James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Biology
Biology
Box 90338, Durham, NC 27708-0000
FFSC 3313, Durham, NC 27708

Current Appointments & Affiliations


James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Biology · 2019 - Present Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor of Biology · 2016 - Present Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Chair of the Department of Biology · 2020 - Present Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Director of Trinity Climate and Sustainability Engagement · 2024 - Present Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society · 2017 - Present Duke Science & Society, Initiatives

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Faculty Network Member of The Energy Initiative · 2015 - 2022 Initiatives, University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Jerry G. and Patricia Crawford Hubbard Professor · 2017 - 2019 Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Associate Professor in the Department of Biology · 2010 - 2016 Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Assistant Professor of Biology · 2004 - 2010 Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Assistant Professor of Earth and Ocean Sciences · 2005 - 2008 Earth and Climate Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment
Assistant Research Professor · 2003 - 2004 Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke


Chair, Department of Biology, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023