Research Specialist, The Department of Public Health Sciences (Christiansburg, VA Location)
Christiansburg, Virginia
Employer: Virginia Jobs
Industry: Research
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
The Department of Public Health Sciences in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia (UVA) is currently seeking a motivated public health and/or nutrition professional to act as a research specialist to support the execution of several community-based research projects. The research projects are related to nutrition, obesity, and cancer. This position is with Dr. Jamie Zoellner's team and in affiliation with the UVA's Community-Based Health Equity Research Program and the UVACCC Cancer Prevention and Population Health (CPH) Program.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
For questions regarding the position, please contact Annie Reid, MPH, RDN, at aml8ap@virginia.edu
Minimum Requirements
The position will be available starting March 2024. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This is Non-Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits .
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.
References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.
To Apply:
Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0057681.
Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.'
Complete an application online with the following documents:
For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at ym3mm@virginia.edu
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and adapt nutrition curricula
- Coordinate and implementing program activities
- Interact with participants
- Be a resource for routine and non-routine laboratory activities
For questions regarding the position, please contact Annie Reid, MPH, RDN, at aml8ap@virginia.edu
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, health sciences or or related field.
- A Master's degree in nutrition, physical activity, public health, health sciences, or related field OR a Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, health sciences, or related field with two years relevant work experience is required. Experience gained as a student will be considered.
- Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines for nutrition and physical activity.
- 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 laboratory processes and knowledge of general laboratory procedures, including interview-administered survey procedures.
- Proficiency with computer software, including Word, Power Point and Excel.
- Must have valid driver's license.
- Experience with community-based lifestyle behavioral trials and grant funded projects.
- Experience with data entry and conducting simple statistical analyses.
The position will be available starting March 2024. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This is Non-Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits .
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.
References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.
To Apply:
Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0057681.
Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.'
Complete an application online with the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at ym3mm@virginia.edu
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Created: 2024-06-14
Reference: R0057681_P5PDOY67CMWs
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Christiansburg
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