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SSB Research Assistant
Posting Information
Department
Carolina Population Center-631100
Career Area
Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
05/18/2026
Application Deadline
05/26/2026
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent
NC07 / GN06
Working Title
SSB Research Assistant
Position Number
20076295
Vacancy ID
P021032
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
1 Year
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
M-F but may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
Work Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$44,000 - $47,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary 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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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. https://www.cpc.unc.edu/about/
Position Summary
UNC seeks a Research Assistant to join Dr. Marissa Hall’s Policy Insights Lab (https://www.policyinsightslab.com/). The lab conducts research to inform food, tobacco, and alcohol policies designed to improve public health.
The Research Assistant position is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in conducting research and working with an interdisciplinary research team that values high-quality research that has public health impact and a supportive and collaborative working environment. This is a 12-month, time-limited position. This is an in-person position that requires working in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The position may require some evening and weekend hours. The position will also require reliable transportation.
The Research Assistant will support an NIH-funded research study testing the effects of pictorial health warnings on sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) purchases in a randomized clinical trial. This policy-relevant study will evaluate whether these warning labels can effectively reduce purchases and consumption of SSBs in a real-world setting. Participants will attend 4 weekly in-person visits and take surveys regarding their SSB intake. The Research Assistant will contribute to data collection for the multi-city trial using the UNC Mini Mart. The Mini Mart is a physical convenience store laboratory that provides a controlled environment in which researchers can study the impact of policies and interventions on consumer behavior. A key function of this role is recruiting study participants for the trial. This role also includes screening and scheduling study participants, consenting eligible participants, implementing the study protocol (including online surveys and in-person data collection), disbursing study incentives to participants, assisting with data entry, and other administrative tasks.
THIS IS A FULL-TIME, TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN EXPECTED DURATION OF ONE (1) YEAR.
The Research Assistant position is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in conducting research and working with an interdisciplinary research team that values high-quality research that has public health impact and a supportive and collaborative working environment. This is a 12-month, time-limited position. This is an in-person position that requires working in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The position may require some evening and weekend hours. The position will also require reliable transportation.
The Research Assistant will support an NIH-funded research study testing the effects of pictorial health warnings on sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) purchases in a randomized clinical trial. This policy-relevant study will evaluate whether these warning labels can effectively reduce purchases and consumption of SSBs in a real-world setting. Participants will attend 4 weekly in-person visits and take surveys regarding their SSB intake. The Research Assistant will contribute to data collection for the multi-city trial using the UNC Mini Mart. The Mini Mart is a physical convenience store laboratory that provides a controlled environment in which researchers can study the impact of policies and interventions on consumer behavior. A key function of this role is recruiting study participants for the trial. This role also includes screening and scheduling study participants, consenting eligible participants, implementing the study protocol (including online surveys and in-person data collection), disbursing study incentives to participants, assisting with data entry, and other administrative tasks.
THIS IS A FULL-TIME, TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN EXPECTED DURATION OF ONE (1) YEAR.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
- Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English
- Experience implementing front-of-package warning labels in a real-world setting
- Experience working on a randomized control trial evaluating sugar-sweetened beverage consumption
- Experience using research protocols to recruit and collect data on subjects in a convenience store laboratory
- Experience conducting qualitative interviews
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
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