Research Specialist, Department of Public Health Sciences

About the role

The Department of Public Health Sciences in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking a motivated public health and/or behavioral science professional to act as a research specialist to support the execution of several community-based research projects related to nutrition, obesity, and cancer. This position is with Dr. Jamie Zoellner’s team and in affiliation with the Community Cancer Control and Obesity Research Center and the UVACCC Cancer Prevention and Population Health (CPH) Program. It is based in UVA's satellite office in Christiansburg, VA, and will require occasional in-state and overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt nutrition, obesity, and cancer control curricula.
• Coordinate and implement program activities in early childhood education centers, middle schools, healthcare systems, and other community-based organizations.
• Interact with participants and stakeholders.
• Collect and verify data relating to human subject research.
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative data management and analysis.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health, behavioral science, health sciences, or a related field.

Qualifications

A Master's degree in nutrition, physical activity, public health, behavioral science, health sciences, or a related field OR a Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, behavioral science, health sciences, or a related field with two years of relevant work experience is required. Experience gained as a student will be considered.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication skills, including with diverse audiences for recruitment and participant management efforts.
• The ability to understand research processes and knowledge of general research procedures, including survey procedures.
• Proficiency with computer software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with community-based lifestyle behavioral trials and grant-funded projects.
• Experience with data entry and conducting simple statistical analyses.

Benefits

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $55,000 - $65,000 annually ($26.44 - $31.25 hourly), commensurate with education and experience.