RCMI Research Capacity Core Data Specialist

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a RCMI Research Capacity Core Data Specialist to support NIH-funded center operations focusing on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases. The role involves data management, study design, statistical analysis, software and data-resource support, project tracking, and compliant data stewardship.

The successful candidate will collaborate with center leadership, investigators, partners, students, and committees to advance strategic priorities, ensure NIH

Formación

• Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, data science, or related field and 3+ years in data management or analysis.
• Experience with health research analytics, grants management, or NIH-funded projects.
• Ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams and communicate results clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Support data management, study design, and statistical analysis for RCC.
• Provide software and data-resource support and project tracking.
• Ensure compliant data stewardship and NIH regulatory adherence.

Conocimientos

Data management

Statistical analysis

Research coordination

Educación

Master’s degree in biostatistics or related field

Descripción del empleo

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position North Carolina A& State University (NC A&T) is solicitingapplications for the position of RCMI Research Capacity Core DataSpecialist. The primary purpose of this position is to support thesuccessful implementation, administration, operations of a healthdisparities research center funded by the National Institutes ofHealth ( NIH ) under the Research Centers at Minority Institutions( RCMI ) mechanism. The RCMI at NC A&T will initially focus onbrain health and cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity,diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Center leadership,faculty investigators, community partners, students, advisorycommittees, and university stakeholders to support the Center’sstrategic priorities and operational objectives. Responsibilitiesmay include research administration, program management, grantsmanagement, data science support, laboratory operations,communications, community engagement, workforce development,compliance oversight, evaluation activities, and other functionsnecessary to advance the Center’s mission and ensure compliancewith NIH, university, and regulatory requirements. This is aterm-limited position that reports to the RCMI Director.

The RCMI Research Capacity Core ( RCC ) Data Specialist providesdata management, research design, statistical analysis, softwareand data-resource support, project tracking, documentation,communications, and compliant data stewardship for RCC -supportedresearch. The position supports interdisciplinary brain health andcardiometabolic disease disparities research and helpsinvestigators prepare secure, well-documented, analysis-ready datafor scientific reporting and dissemination.

The incumbent is expected to contribute to a culture of excellence,innovation, collaboration, and community engagement whilesupporting the growth and sustainability of the RCMI Center as anationally recognized leader in health disparities research,research capacity development, and health equalityadvancement.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institutionand has been the largest historically Black university in thecountry for the past decade and was recognized at the number 1public HBCU by Forbes in 2026. With an enrollment of over 15,700students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduatedegree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. Itis America’s top producer of Black graduates in STEM bachelor’sdegree graduates, including Engineering and Agricultural Sciences,as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines,including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranksno. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in EngineeringTechnologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees inEngineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in thenation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEMeducation and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-HighResearch Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised toachieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holdsCarnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and theAssociation of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annualeconomic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role asa higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s PiedmontTriad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nationfor the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBCfinancial network.

The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences comprises sixdepartments and the School of Nursing. The College offers thefollowing undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences andDisorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing,Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, theCollege offers five graduate degree programs including the Masterin Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work( MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in SocialWork, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP ). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence forIntegrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), ahub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement effortsto alleviate health disparities. Establishment of the NIH -fundedResearch Centers at Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) is also underwaywith an initial focus on brain-health associated health disparitiesresearch and community engagement. The HCHHS capitalizes on thesynergistic relationships between these departments to developadvanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees,and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholasticactivity.

The National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) funded Research Centersin Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) Center is housed within theHairston College of Health and Human Sciences and serves as a hubfor multidisciplinary team-science driven health disparitiesresearch. The goals for the RCMI at NC A&T include enhancingresearch infrastructure, promoting interdisciplinarycollaborations, supporting investigator development, and engagingwith underserved communities in research and promoting the adoptionof emerging technologies to alleviate health disparities. Throughpartnerships with faculty, students, healthcare organizations,community stakeholders, government agencies, and academiccollaborators, the Center serves as a catalyst for scientificdiscovery and innovation while supporting the University’sstrategic goals of increasing research capacity, expandingextramural funding, developing future research leaders, andimproving health outcomes in North Carolina and beyond.

Minimum Requirements

A master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, data science,bioinformatics, epidemiology, public health, health informatics,computer science, information systems, population health, researchmethodology, or a closely related field from an appropriatelyaccredited institution, and at least three years of progressivelyresponsible experience in research data management, statisticalanalysis, health research analytics, database support, or a closelyrelated setting; or an equivalent combination of education andexperience permitted by institutional policy.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

PhD degree in biostatistics, statistics, data science, orbioinformatics.

At least 3 years of directly related experience; or an equivalentcombination of training and/or related experience.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have acritical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)

Position Information

Working Title RCMI Research Capacity Core Data Specialist

Position Number 007856

Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track No

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

02/28/2031

Organizational Division

College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Location

College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit

College of Health and Human Sciences

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employeesinclude