Research Scientist

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Injury Prevention Research Center at UNC -Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Scientist. This position will be responsible for applying for and executing new research grants. The individual in this role will use skills in grant writing, expertise in epidemiology and behavioral health design, operation and analysis of research projects in the social sciences as it relates to opioid addiction, opioid overdose prevention, and harm reduction. This position will work with multiple investigators and as a Principal Investigator on projects focused on opioid addiction and overdose prevention. This position will work as part of the Community Opioid Resources Engine ( CORE -NC) and Overdose to Action (OD2A) teams and will also develop original and independent research. In addition, the person in this position will provide expertise in mixed-methods, qualitative analysis, implementation science, surveillance and community engagement. The position will also be responsible for supporting the work of the CORE -NC and OD2A projects in the design, conduct, and analysis on funded projects. The position will work collaboratively with teams including the principal investigators, project director, data team, administrative staff for data collection, and state partners. Research dissemination to state and community partners via presentations, practice- and policy-oriented products, and scientific publications is expected. In addition, the position will be responsible for developing original and independent research including design, conduct and analysis with the support of IPRC staff and personnel. This position will provide overall support to IPRC projects and studies related to opioid addiction and overdose prevention. The position will support IPRC’s efforts to collaborate with partners such as the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch ( IVPB ) of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service and to engage in the education and training of the next generation of IVP researchers. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. In-person attendance on campus in Chapel Hill is expected at least two days per week.

Requirements

Experience conducting data analyses using two or more quantitative and qualitative statistical tools including SAS , Stata, R, or Python, and separately qualitative software ( ATLAS .ti, NVivo, etc.)
Experience in mixed-methods implementation and data analysis
Demonstrated success in acquiring independent research funding
Leading the conduct of research
Experience working directly with state partners
Demonstrated experience in public health community engagement, surveillance and research translation

Nice To Haves

A doctorate in Public Health, Social Work, Sociology or related field
A strong publication record for their career stage
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proven team-work skills
Work experience that advances public health and injury prevention, e.g., that facilitates policy decision-making, empowers community-based organizations and coalitions

Responsibilities

Applying for and executing new research grants
Using skills in grant writing, expertise in epidemiology and behavioral health design, operation and analysis of research projects in the social sciences as it relates to opioid addiction, opioid overdose prevention, and harm reduction
Working with multiple investigators and as a Principal Investigator on projects focused on opioid addiction and overdose prevention
Working as part of the Community Opioid Resources Engine ( CORE -NC) and Overdose to Action (OD2A) teams
Developing original and independent research
Providing expertise in mixed-methods, qualitative analysis, implementation science, surveillance and community engagement
Supporting the work of the CORE -NC and OD2A projects in the design, conduct, and analysis on funded projects
Working collaboratively with teams including the principal investigators, project director, data team, administrative staff for data collection, and state partners
Research dissemination to state and community partners via presentations, practice- and policy-oriented products, and scientific publications
Developing original and independent research including design, conduct and analysis with the support of IPRC staff and personnel
Providing overall support to IPRC projects and studies related to opioid addiction and overdose prevention
Supporting IPRC’s efforts to collaborate with partners such as the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch ( IVPB ) of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service
Engaging in the education and training of the next generation of IVP researchers