GFRP Research Specialist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
GFRP Research Specialist Location Chapel Hill, NC : Posting Information Department Carolina Population Center - 631100 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 05/07/2025 Application Deadline 05/12/2025 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title GFRP Research Specialist Position Number 20033615 Vacancy ID S025231 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $35.00 - $45.00/per hour Proposed Start Date 05/19/2025 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or less Position Information Be a Tar Heel!A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. 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 Since 1966, researchers at the Carolina Population Center have pioneered data collection and research techniques that move population science forward by emphasizing life course approaches, longitudinal surveys, the integration of biological measurement into social surveys, and attention to context and environment. We are also at the forefront of creating interdisciplinary training programs that integrate approaches from the social and biological sciences, building research capacity and training the next generation of scholars. Our faculty fellows address pressing research questions about population dynamics, fertility, health, mortality, migration, and the environment. Faculty come from multiple disciplines, benefitting from the cross-pollination of ideas. Our dedicated research and programming staff support fellows at every stage of project development, from conception through data collection or acquisition, analysis and dissemination, and project administration. Position Summary The Global Food Research Program (GFRP) Research Specialist will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the study design for the Lola's 2.0 project to develop an AI-powered personalized grocery store to promote healthy, sustainable food choices. This will include working with data scientists and nutritionists to set up and organize the data, use Amazon Web Services to build the database and algorithms, and lead efforts to validate the algorithm. The GFRP Research Specialist will also lead data analysis and manuscript preparation. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
  • Experience with data analysis.
  • Experience with manuscript preparation.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
  • Experience with nutrition research.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Posted 2025-12-13

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