Soc/Clin Research Specialist

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Posting Information

Department Sheps Ctr for Hlth Serv Res - 633100 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 08/13/2026 Application Deadline 08/17/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist Position Number 20073920 Vacancy ID S027952 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $28.00 - $36.00 per hour Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization, cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general public.

Position Summary

The Research Specialist will be working with the Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center and the NC Behavioral Health Workforce Landscape Assessment. This role will conduct descriptive and geospatial analyses, summarize findings, and support completion of deliverables.

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.

Management Preferences

Coursework in public health, social work, psychology or behavioral health related field

Experience in workforce research or policy

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Specialist position.
• Bachelor's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 1 year of related training or experience.
• Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least 5 years of related training and/or experience.
• Master's and/or Doctorate in a discipline related to the field assigned.
• Associate's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 3 years of related training or experience.
• Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 5 years of experience related to the field assigned (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 4 years experience).
• Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal at least 9 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 6 years of experience).
• None of the above