Social and Behavioral Research Specialist

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Health Behavior - 464001

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

11 / 07 / 2025

Application Deadline

11 / 13 / 2025

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Social and Behavioral Research Specialist

Position Number

20000220

Vacancy ID

S026370

Full-time / Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

20

Work Schedule

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$40.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date

11 / 17 / 2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Health Behavior is one of seven departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1943, the Department develops, and disseminates knowledge and interventions that promotes the health of individuals and communities. The Department's 25 faculty members have backgrounds in behavioral science, health education, international health, social and cognitive psychology, medicine, medical sociology, and communications, and are united by their commitment to the disciplines of public health together with the social and behavioral sciences.

Position Summary

The Wallace Research Group is focused on examining stress and chronic disease among adults. The Research Group is looking for staff support on ongoing projects implemented across the state of North Carolina and the United States.

The position provides research support across two research projects involving primary data collection using surveys and interviews with adults across the US. There is also a need to support the Wallace Research Group meetings with coordinating meetings, supporting graduate students with data analysis tasks, and tracking the milestones for each project.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Proficiency in preparation of data tables and graphs is required.
• Academic writing skills is required.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Course work in public health or related field.

Special Physical / Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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