Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNC Injury Prevention Research Center is hiring a Research Assistant to assist with evaluation activities. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in public health or program evaluation, supporting projects focused on injury and violence prevention through data analysis and documentation.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive retail and restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, speaking, and relational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning, coding, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative evaluation data.
• Summarize findings in brief reports and presentations.
• Support project organization and documentation.

Skills

Writing

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Created in 1987, the University of North Carolina Injury Prevention Research Center ( UNC IPRC ) is one of the nation’s leading university-based injury and violence prevention research centers. IPRC’s mission is to build the field of injury and violence prevention through interdisciplinary scholarly research, and by training the next generation of injury prevention researchers and practitioners. UNC IPRC is one of the nine active centers in the Centers for Disease Control’s ( CDC ) Injury Control Research Center ( ICRC ) program, and one of the only two research centers to be continuously-funded as a CDC ICRC since the inception of the ICRC program.

UNC IPRC is internationally known for the high quality of its interdisciplinary research and for developing innovative research methodologies. The Center conducts a wide range of research studies, with the ultimate goal of advancing the practice-relevant knowledge base for injury/violence prevention. UNC IPRC’s staff and core faculty serve as a trusted source of expert knowledge on injury/violence prevention science. The Center supports several student-led research consortiums on campus, and hosts an Injury and Violence Prevention Fellowship program.

Additionally, to ensure that science on injury/violence prevention is rapidly translated into measurable and effective injury prevention actions, UNC IPRC also conducts an extensive set of community-based training and outreach activities. Many of our community-based activities are planned and implemented in collaboration with partners such as the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch ( IVPB ) of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Through its partnerships with IVPB and others, UNC IPRC plays a long-term leadership role in catalyzing evidence-based injury prevention activities through training and outreach to professional, governmental, and public groups.

The Center is committed to equity initiatives. We actively seek to develop and implement strategies that address inequity and injustice in all its forms.

Position Summary

The UNC Injury Prevention Research Center ( IPRC ) is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to support evaluation activities for the Collaborative Learning Institute ( CLI ), a public health capacity-building initiative focused on strengthening cross-sector collaboration and advancing shared risk and protective factor strategies to prevent injury and violence.
The RA will work closely with the Project Manager to evaluate the CLI’s implementation and impact on participants’ practices, partnerships, and organizational or policy changes. This position offers hands-on experience in applied public health evaluation, with a focus on both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with cleaning, coding, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative evaluation data, including survey and focus group data
* Summarize findings in written materials such as brief reports, one-pagers, slide decks, and internal memos
* Attend regular check-in meetings with the Project Manager to share progress, discuss emerging findings, and plan next steps
* Support the development and refinement of data collection tools, such as focus group guides and feedback forms, as needed
* Contribute to project organization, documentation, and file management to ensure transparency and consistency across evaluation activities

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

Excellent writing, speaking, and relational skills,
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others,

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

* Experience or coursework in public health, program evaluation, social sciences, or a related field
* Familiarity with basic qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques
* Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to summarize findings clearly for diverse audiences
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage time effectively, and communicate proactively

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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