Temporary Research Specialist

4 weeks ago


Raleigh, United States North Carolina State University Full time

The goal of this project is to improve digital inclusion among farmworkers in North Carolina through broadband expansion and increased access to telehealth. This position will support the research component of the project-for example, conducting interviews with farmworkers and farmworkers, delivering research materials and providing technical assistance to other data collectors, and supporting data analysis. The person hired to fill this position will contribute to academic journal articles and scholarly presentations.

Schedule:

20 hours per week during the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, some evening hours required for data collection

Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, NC Department Applied Ecology

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional Working Title Temporary Research Specialist

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 20/hrs per week Other Work/Responsibilities

* n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

* Bachelor's degree in Communication, Spanish, Science Education or related field and a minimum of 1 year experience as a member of a grant-funded research team

Department Required Skills

* Prior professional experience working as or with community health workers
* Competency in Spanish (reading, writing and verbally)

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

* At least one year of experience working on a farmworker research project
* Demonstrated record of publication or scholarly presentation in the area of farmworker health, community health, or similar field



Required License or Certification

* Valid driver's license

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No

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