Food as Medicine Research Assistant - Part-Time

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Sick Leave (1 hour sick for 30

Job summary

California State University, Chico invites applications for a Research Assistant (Temporary) to support a Food as Medicine feasibility and pilot design under an ARI-funded grant. The role centers on evaluating institutional, policy, operational, and community conditions to sustain a regional FAM program in Butte County, utilizing North Valley Food Hub infrastructure.

The incumbent will analyze healthcare policy and reimbursement pathways, conduct community asset mapping, synthesize nutrition

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an MPH program.
• Experience or training in literature reviews, policy analysis, and data synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct population needs and nutrition security assessments.
• Analyze healthcare policy, reimbursement pathways, and health equity issues.
• Synthesize findings into clear reports for stakeholders and partners.
• Assist in co-designing a Food as Medicine pilot with NVFH leadership and collaborators.

Skills

Policy analysis

Literature reviews

Data synthesis

Education

MPH program enrollment

Job description

California State University, Chico invites applications for a Research Assistant (Temporary) to support a Food as Medicine feasibility and pilot design under an ARI-funded grant. The role centers on evaluating institutional, policy, operational, and community conditions to sustain a regional FAM program in Butte County, utilizing North Valley Food Hub infrastructure.

The incumbent will analyze healthcare policy and reimbursement pathways, conduct community asset mapping, synthesize nutrition