Research Assistant

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization, cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general public.

The Program on Behavioral Health Services Research at The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to assist our dynamic team. The Program on Behavioral Health Services Research conducts studies to inform behavioral health policy at national, state, and regional levels. The Program provides policymakers with data-driven evidence to inform decisions that affect health professionals, educators, employers, and the public. The Temporary Research Assistant will work primarily across state and federally funded research and evaluation projects.

Duties include: assisting with project related tasks including policy analysis, literature reviews, development and refinement of survey instruments, data collection protocols, and data management; utilizing quantitative and qualitative research skills to facilitate project completion. Specific research-related functions include data collection, organization, cleaning, analyses; preparing findings for dissemination through project briefs, manuscripts, presentations, website content, newsletters, and social media; and assisting with monthly and bi-annual reports, grant writing and submission processes. The Temporary Research Assistant will report to Dr. Paul Lanier, the Director of the Program on Behavioral Health Services.

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

Training in health services research theory and methods. Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses, and strong writing and editing skills.

Course work in public health, health policy, or social work. Experience with behavioral health policy practice.

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.