GFRP Research Specialist
Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
Position Details
Department:
Carolina Population Center - 631100
Career Area:
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date:
04/23/2026
Application Deadline:
04/27/2026
Position Type:
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title:
GFRP Research Specialist
Position Number:
20028974
Vacancy ID:
S027190
Full-time/Part-time:
Full-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week:
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:
$28-$32 per hour dependent on qualifications/experience
Proposed Start Date:
05/04/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment:
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Summary
The Global Food Research Program is looking for an hourly temporary research assistant to support our work evaluating the effects of regulation and taxation on the food supply and household purchases in Colombia and around the world. This role will utilize specialized methods of data collection, entry, cleaning, and utilization (including interconnection of data sources), and will involve reviewing and revising product attributes and classification systems and applying regulatory algorithms. Collaboration and work within datasets may be in language of collaborators’ country (e.g. Spanish). As needed, this position will also assist with the development of policy briefs, fact sheets, presentations, website content, and other research translation materials required to clearly convey and disseminate research findings.
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
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Familiarity with Nutrient Profile Models used in Colombia, Latin America, and globally.
Experience with nutrition labeling and epidemiology research projects.
Experience with technical writing and editing.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Department:
Carolina Population Center - 631100
Career Area:
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date:
04/23/2026
Application Deadline:
04/27/2026
Position Type:
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title:
GFRP Research Specialist
Position Number:
20028974
Vacancy ID:
S027190
Full-time/Part-time:
Full-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week:
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:
$28-$32 per hour dependent on qualifications/experience
Proposed Start Date:
05/04/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment:
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Summary
The Global Food Research Program is looking for an hourly temporary research assistant to support our work evaluating the effects of regulation and taxation on the food supply and household purchases in Colombia and around the world. This role will utilize specialized methods of data collection, entry, cleaning, and utilization (including interconnection of data sources), and will involve reviewing and revising product attributes and classification systems and applying regulatory algorithms. Collaboration and work within datasets may be in language of collaborators’ country (e.g. Spanish). As needed, this position will also assist with the development of policy briefs, fact sheets, presentations, website content, and other research translation materials required to clearly convey and disseminate research findings.
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
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Familiarity with Nutrient Profile Models used in Colombia, Latin America, and globally.
Experience with nutrition labeling and epidemiology research projects.
Experience with technical writing and editing.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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