Employment & Internships
Student Research Assistant:
The North Carolina Institute of Medicine, with The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is recruiting for a temporary (through University Temporary Services) Research Assistant (RA) to assist in the management of NCIOM task force activities in addition to providing research support. This position will begin in May 2025 and continue through August, with potential for extension through the academic year starting in fall 2025.
The RA will work under the direction of Michelle Ries, President and CEO (Principal Investigator) of the NCIOM, and the Associate Director (AD), NCIOM, Ayana Simon.
This is a hybrid position. Although largely remote, it will require occasional on-site commitments in the Triangle area or other areas of the state on average 3-4 times monthly.
Detailed descriptions of principal functions:
1. Task Force Project Planning, Implementation and Evaluation 30%
The research assistant will assist with the coordination of task force and steering committee meetings, including agenda and speaker coordination. The RA will assist with meeting logistics, webinar and conferencing set up, and coordination with out of town guests. The RA will also be responsible for assisting in the creation and management of evaluation tools.
2. Writing and editing 30%
The research assistant will assist with writing task force reports. Other writing to support task force work may include assisting with meeting minutes and other materials. The research assistant may occasionally be asked to contribute an article for the North Carolina Medical Journal.
3. Quantitative, qualitative, legal, or policy analysis 20%
The RA should be skilled in literature research, public health and policy analysis, and able to synthesize quantitative and qualitative research findings for a lay or practice community. The research assistant will also assist in creation of data visualization to present findings.
4. Communications Support 10%
The RA will assist with managing the organization’s social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, X) including writing blog posts, and general content creation.
5. Legislative Relationships 10%
The RA will assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with legislators and policymakers to advance the mission of the organization.
Required skills:
· Basic knowledge of health policy and/or public health
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines
• Creativity in problem-solving and finding practical solutions
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Minimum Education/Experience: Student working toward a Master’s degree or PhD in public health, or a related field.
Schedule/Hours: M-F/ 20-30 hours a week, flexible schedule. Starting May 2025, with opportunity to revise schedule upon change/start in school schedule. Hybrid work environment, with expectation for in-person meetings/events approximately 3-4 times/month.
Pay: $22/hr
Application Process and deadline: Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter to ayana_simon@nciom.org. Cover letters should briefly outline interest in the internship, relevant skills or experience, and how they align with the goals of the organization. Applications are due by March 21, 2025