Research Assistant

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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 position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The School Health and Readiness ( SHARE) Project aims to understand parents' experience enrolling their children in kindergarten, including barriers parents may face to getting routine vaccinations.

We are seeking a temporary part-time Research Assistant (10-20 hours/week) to help coordinate our activities in the Coeur d'Alene School District. The Research Assistant position primary responsibilities: help the study team with data collection activities, which may include conducting interviews with parents and school staff, observing school events and collecting field notes, help recruit interested parents to participate in an advisory committee, and assisting with other project activities to support school health. The Research Assistant will work in close coordination with the SHARE project staff who will provide training and support for all activities.

The temporary part-time Research Assistant will be located in the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho area.

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

- Familiar with the Coeur d'Alene community and able to easily travel to and around Coeur d'Alene
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work independently, and interest in learning about school health
- Experience in research, especially qualitative research
- Background in nursing, public health, social work, community health, or similar and with ties to the Coeur d'Alene community

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.