Global Food Policy Data Scientist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for the GFRP Research Associate within the Carolina Population Center. The position performs advanced data analysis on large population datasets to evaluate food policy impacts and supports manuscript development and dissemination.

Responsibilities include independent data analysis, collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, and co-authoring publications.

Qualifications

• At least five years of independent data analysis, including cross-sectional and longitudinal datasets.
• Strong knowledge of food labeling regulations and international guidelines.
• Familiar with ultraprocessed foods, food additives, nutrient-based models.
• Lead authorship of at least ten peer‑reviewed publications.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Experience authoring peer‑reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, interpret, analyze and evaluate results using large datasets.
• Collaborate with GFRP Co-Directors and research staff.
• Co-author manuscripts, publications, and reports.
• Disseminate findings to stakeholders in a timely manner.

Skills

Data analysis

Longitudinal data analysis

Statistical methods

Research communication

Data management

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for the GFRP Research Associate within the Carolina Population Center. The position performs advanced data analysis on large population datasets to evaluate food policy impacts and supports manuscript development and dissemination.

Responsibilities include independent data analysis, collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, and co-authoring publications.