Research Assistant

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm; times may vary; some evening hours will be required

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The goal of the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention ( HPDP) is to prevent chronic disease and reduce health disparities. Investigators and staff at HPDP work with communities to conduct research, provide training and translate research findings into policy and practice. Research areas include nutrition and physical activity, cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, healthy food access, cancer prevention and control, children's health, rural health, and health equity. HPDP is part of a network of 20 CDC Prevention Research Centers across the United States.

THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO IDENTICAL POSITIONS (POSITION NUMBERS 20070430 & 20070431). BY APPLYING, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH AVAILABLE POSITIONS.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Research Assistant position (Time Limited -1 year) will work with the Community Health and Wellness Resource team on the Go NAPSACC Cares project (National Institutes of Health R01 funded study) evaluating a child care teacher weight management online program's impact on children's diet quality and physical activity. The Research Assistant will lead recruitment and data collection in child care centers in central North Carolina. The position will assist in prepping materials for recruitment and data collection, train on all study protocols and lead recruitment and data collection of child care center directors, teachers, and 2-5 year old children on site at child care centers in central North Carolina. The Research Assistant will monitor the study email for questions from participants, assist the project manager with data checking for accuracy and completeness, and assist with data entry and cleaning. The RA will lead ASA24 coordination and check daily on progress.

Some evening hours will be required.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

- Reliable transportation for travel to child care centers.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Canva

- Experience in public health, health behavior, exercise science, nutrition, psychology, social work, or related field
- Experience using research protocols to recruit and collect data on participants.
- Experience in a child care (early care and education) setting.

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.