Research Intern

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Our top-ranked Department of Health Policy and Management trains the next generation of leaders in management, policy making and research to address the complex challenges of health care delivery and produce cutting-edge research. We prepare our students to improve population health both domestically and globally. We are committed to ensuring that all people - irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, geographic origin, religion or economic resources - have access to high-quality health care services.

The temporary employee will be working 2 different projects related to supporting vulnerable populations in their communities. The first is a county-level evaluation of three projects related to youth and adult behavioral health. The employee will support analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and will undertake several literature reviews to support the project (e.g., identifying best practices related to challenges uncovered in the project evaluation). On a second project, we would like help to identify policy and legal issues related to housing to support Veterans and individuals living with mental health challenges and/or in substance misuse recovery.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

-Coursework in policy, public health, political science, law, or related areas that will support this work
-Strong interest in gaining research experience
-Strong oral and written communication skills

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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.