Associate Data Analyst

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a distinguished institution renowned for innovative teaching, research, and public service. As part of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health, the Associate Data Analyst will contribute to the Community Assessment and Strategy Unit, fostering solutions to public health challenges through data-driven initiatives.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Support public health research and projects by collecting, transforming, analyzing, and interpreting health data.
• Visualize and disseminate research findings through publications and reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on project development and management.
• Contribute to project design and strategy while supporting community engagements.
• Address racial and health inequities in project work.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and retirement plans.
• Paid leave for full-time employees.
• Professional training opportunities and exclusive discounts.
• Support programs for work/life balance.

This role requires you to have:

• Proficiency in data management and analysis using R or equivalent software.
• Experience with data collection and management practices.
• Ability to interpret complex data for health improvement decisions.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Commitment to addressing racial and health inequities.

You would benefit from having:

• Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or health informatics.
• Experience with public health agencies or academic institutions.
• Skills in data visualization tools like Tableau or ArcGIS.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Asana.

The position requires residency within commuting distance of the UNC campus in North Carolina, with occasional travel.