GFRP Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 26 Jan 2024

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Department Carolina Population Center - 631100
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 01/19/2024
Application Deadline 01/26/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title GFRP Research Assistant
Position Number 20015148
Vacancy ID S022552
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range dependent on qualifications
Proposed Start Date 08/05/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 4 months or less

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Since 1966, researchers at the Carolina Population Center have pioneered data collection and research techniques that move population science forward by emphasizing life course approaches, longitudinal surveys, the integration of biological measurement into social surveys, and attention to context and environment. We are also at the forefront of creating interdisciplinary training programs that integrate approaches from the social and biological sciences, building research capacity and training the next generation of scholars. Our faculty fellows address pressing research questions about population dynamics, fertility, health, mortality, migration, and the environment. Faculty come from multiple disciplines, benefitting from the cross-pollination of ideas. Our dedicated research and programming staff support fellows at every stage of project development, from conception through data collection or acquisition, analysis and dissemination, and project administration. https://www.cpc.unc.edu/about/ 
Position Summary
The Global Food Research Program (GFRP) Research Assistant will be organizing and analyzing data on nutrition facts panel and food purchases for our evaluation of Colombia’s food and beverage tax and warning label policies. The GFRP Research Assistant will also participate and present results in team meetings and contribute to the writing of manuscripts.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Experience in nutrition and epidemiology research, understanding of the Colombian context and Colombian food supply
* Language Skills: English (required), Spanish (required)
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Data analysis skills: able to conduct data management and statistical analyses in Stata or SPSS
* Min 3-year experience in dietary and food product data collection and analysis, updating nutrition databases, writing scientific reports and manuscripts
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
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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, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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