Epidemiology Research Assistant

Monday - Friday, hours flexible. 50% in-person attendance required.

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.

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University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

The Department of Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department's primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have enabled us to become one of the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has 41 Tenured-Tenure Track / 9 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, 24 Fixed Term / 4 Joint Fixed Term Faculty, 113 Adjuncts, 32 EHRA Non-Faculty, 21 Postdocs, 33 SHRA (Staff), 15 SHRA Temporary and 202 Students.The department's operating budget is 27 million a year.

Executing study design, performing statistical analyses, and drafting scientific manuscripts

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

* Strong SAS programming skills, including Proc Sql
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Self-motivated, keen attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills

* Previous experience or demonstrated interest in cancer disparities or cancer-related health care delivery science
* Prior experience analyzing administrative health care data (EHRs, claims, or cancer registry data)

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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.