Position Summary
NOTE : This position is located in Kannapolis NC appx. 2 hours from UNCs main campus. A temporary research assistant position is available within the UNC Nutrition Research Institute as an integral part of the Living F.R.E.E. (Research Focused on Reducing Excessive Eating) Lab under the leadership of principal investigator Rachel W. Goode Ph.D. MPH LCSW The LIVING F.R.E.E. Research Lab is located at the Nutrition Research Institute ( NRI ) on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis NC. We are seeking a temporary Research Assistant to support all research efforts within the lab. The Research Assistant will assist with research activities including but not limited to submissions to the Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) standard operating procedures in-person and remote data collection responsive website site creation and working with staff to lead and conduct qualitative interviews assist with community data collection and entry data analysis and dissemination of results through publications and presentations.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
-Previous research experience in one or more of the following areas: Health Psychology Nutrition Behavior Change Health Promotion Public Health Social Work Health Disparities Obesity Nutrition Physical Activity Qualitative research Quantitative analysis and/or Implementation Science. -Previous experience with clinical research. -Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. -Demonstrated excellent communication skills. -Demonstrated organizational skills and self-direction. -Demonstrated ability to build a strong rapport with others and establish a positive presence with research participants. -Demonstrated ability to learn quickly on the job. -Willingness to attend training as required. -Willingness to work late afternoons evenings and some weekends as needed. -Reliable transportation to off-site community engagements
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Prior experience in public health nutrition psychology or related field (e.g. sociology)
Work Schedule
Schedule to be determined by supervisor and selected candidate. Late afternoons evenings and weekends as needed.
Required Experience:
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