CPES Environmental Health Research Assistant
Full Time
North Carolina
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Department
UNC Inst for the Environment - 635200
Career Area
Environment, Health and Safety
Posting Open Date
05/03/2023
Application Deadline
05/17/2023
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
CPES Environmental Health Research Assistant
Position Number
20055303
Vacancy ID
S021377
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week
30
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; times may vary
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$20.00
Proposed Start Date
05/29/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment
3 months or less
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Institute for the Environment (IE) has a multifaceted mission: (1) To strengthen environmental research capacity across UNC by supporting a multi-disciplinary community of scholars that enhances collaboration, increases sharing of knowledge, and identifies solutions to the world’s critical environmental problems. (2) To work in partnership across UNC and with external partners to coordinate and deliver 21st century educational programs that provide students with the experience and skills to thrive in a growing global economy. (3) To put new environmental knowledge into action by engaging and serving communities, here in North Carolina and around the world. (4) To fuel and harness the university’s sustainability activities through the Sustainable Carolina Initiative
Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Center for Public Engagement with Science (CPES) in the UNC Institute for the Environment (UNC-IE) seeks an environmental health research assistant to begin in May 2023. The CPES partners with UNC faculty/staff/students and non-academic partners to translate environmental science research results into action in North Carolina (NC) communities. This position will have a focus on environmental health research translation and community engagement activities. The research assistant will be expected to conduct online and library research on environmental health and public health topics, including (but not limited to) health effects of early life exposure to toxic metals and phthalates and other environmental health hazards found in homes and child care centers.
Additional tasks will include assisting in developing and pilot testing educational materials for public health professionals and community audiences. The research assistant will assist with logistics for meetings, trainings and other programming with CPES stakeholders who represent public health agencies and community-based organizations. The position will also assist in research and logistics for students enrolled in summer STEM education activities. Duties will include assisting in the development of programming, leading selected activities, and scheduling meetings between students, faculty and CPES stakeholders.
The Center for Public Engagement with Science (CPES) in the UNC Institute for the Environment (UNC-IE) seeks an environmental health research assistant to begin in May 2023. The CPES partners with UNC faculty/staff/students and non-academic partners to translate environmental science research results into action in North Carolina (NC) communities. This position will have a focus on environmental health research translation and community engagement activities. The research assistant will be expected to conduct online and library research on environmental health and public health topics, including (but not limited to) health effects of early life exposure to toxic metals and phthalates and other environmental health hazards found in homes and child care centers.
Additional tasks will include assisting in developing and pilot testing educational materials for public health professionals and community audiences. The research assistant will assist with logistics for meetings, trainings and other programming with CPES stakeholders who represent public health agencies and community-based organizations. The position will also assist in research and logistics for students enrolled in summer STEM education activities. Duties will include assisting in the development of programming, leading selected activities, and scheduling meetings between students, faculty and CPES stakeholders.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High School. Technicians are trained in the applicable laws or inspection procedures through some combination of classroom and on-the-job training.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience (including as a volunteer) working on environmental science or environmental/public health issues
- Interest in community engagement and public service
- Interest in NC’s environmental issues
- Initiative and reliability
- Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others to make the information understandable.
- Pursuing a degree in public health education, environmental science or related degree program and at least one year of employment, internship or volunteer experience in a related field.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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