Research Associate / Data Analyst

Department :

Sheps Ctr for Hlth Serv Res-633100

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date : 12 / 23 / 2025

Application Deadline :

01 / 06 / 2026

Open Until Filled : No

Position Type :

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title :

Research Associate / Data Analyst

Appointment Type : EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number : 20043038

Vacancy ID : NF0009465

Full Time / Part Time :

Full-Time Permanent

FTE : Hours per week :

40

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : $70,000 - $100,000

Proposed Start Date :

01 / 26 / 2026

Be a Tar Heel! :

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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

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.

Position Summary :

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting for a Research Associate / Data Analyst to work with the Program on Health Workforce Research and Policy. The Data Analyst will support research processes across the Health Professions Data System, Carolina Health Workforce Research Center, and Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center.

The Data Analyst will

• Perform data cleaning and statistical analysis using SAS, Stata, R, Python, and SQL.
• Perform descriptive, multivariate, and longitudinal data analysis using licensure data and large secondary population data sources.
• Perform geospatial analysis including translating practice addresses to maps and other data visualizations.
• Collaborate on the design of research studies including suggesting new methodologies and analyses.
• Contribute to writing of study deliverables including co-authoring journal articles.
• Provide quality assurance checks and audits of data reports; identify and propose solutions to data issues and changes.
• Collaborate with team and external organizations to troubleshoot dataset issues and clarify data sources.
• Communicate issues and findings to investigators and team members, using email, presentations, data visualizations, etc.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and completion of required project objectives.
• Work with interdisciplinary team to improve and maintain data systems to manage and compile datasets.
• Communicate and explain results to investigators and collaborative team members, including tools / methods including email / MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS PowerPoint, and verbal presentations when needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Experience in designing analytic research plans, conducting descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses, and conducting geospatial analyses. Proficient in coding and analysis software tools such as Python, SQL, Stata, R, or SAS.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Experience managing teams, supervising other analysts’ and students’ analyses. Ability to quickly and easily learn new software, an ‘analytical mindset’ for identifying data issues and trends, solving problems, demonstrated data management and documentation experience, experience cleaning and merging data, strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, and strong oral, written communication, and presentation skills. Five years of experience in designing analytic research plans, conducting descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses, and conducting geospatial analyses.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions :

Monday – Friday, 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm