Project Manager/Research Associate

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 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.

THIS POSTING IS FOR THREE (3) IDENTICAL POSITIONS ( POSITION NUMBERS 20067754, 20067774, AND 20067775). BY APPLYING OT THIS POSTING, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL THREE AVAILABLE POSITIONS.

The Program on Health Workforce Research Center at the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research is seeking Research Associates/Project Managers to serve as key members of our dynamic team. The Program on Health Workforce Research and Policy's conducts studies to inform health workforce 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 general public. The Project Managers/Research Associates will work across state and federally funded research projects including at Sheps Health Workforce NC, the Carolina Health Workforce Research Center, and the Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center.

Duties include creating workplans, monitoring deadlines, and developing and monitoring study-related budgets. Research Associates will utilize 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 annual reports, grant writing and submission processes. The Research Associate/Project Manager will report to Dr. Brianna Lombardi, the co- director of the Program on Health Workforce Research and Policy or Dr. Catherine Moore, the Health Professions Data System Director.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Experience managing research projects and federal grants. Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses, strong writing and editing skills, excellent project management skills, familiarity with data analysis software, and ability to perform descriptive data analysis. Experience writing journal articles, reports, and/or policy briefs. Applicants should have familiarity and knowledge about health workforce research and policy.

Graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in Public Health, Health Policy, Social Work, Nursing, Public Administration or a related field. Experience with nursing or behavioral health workforce.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.