Role Snapshot
The Research Scientist will lead grant writing and execution for research projects focused on opioid addiction, overdose prevention, and harm reduction at UNC-Chapel Hill's Injury Prevention Research Center. The role combines epidemiological expertise with behavioral health research to address public health priorities through both collaborative and independent research initiatives.
Key Responsibilities: Apply for and execute research grants, design and conduct mixed-methods research projects, lead analysis of opioid-related studies, and develop policy- and practice-oriented products for state and community partners. Provide support to collaborative teams (CORE-NC and OD2A), mentor next-generation researchers, and disseminate findings through publications and presentations.
Skills & Tools: Expertise in grant writing, epidemiology, behavioral health research design, mixed-methods and qualitative analysis, implementation science, surveillance, and community engagement. Strong collaborative and project management skills with ability to work independently and across multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications: Advanced degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in epidemiology, public health, behavioral health, or related field with demonstrated experience in research design, grant writing, and opioid/substance abuse or public health research. Proven track record of publications and independent research capability required.
Location: In-Person
Compensation: $120K–$180K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
The Injury Prevention Research Center at UNC-Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Scientist. This position will be responsible for applying for and executing new research grants. The individual in this role will use skills in grant writing, expertise in epidemiology and behavioral health design, operation and analysis of research projects in the social sciences as it relates to opioid addiction, opioid overdose prevention, and harm reduction. This position will work with multiple investigators and as a Principal Investigator on projects focused on opioid addiction and overdose prevention. This position will work as part of the Community Opioid Resources Engine (CORE-NC) and Overdose to Action (OD2A) teams and will also develop original and independent research. In addition, the person in this position will provide expertise in mixed-methods, qualitative analysis, implementation science, surveillance and community engagement.
The position will also be responsible for supporting the work of the CORE-NC and OD2A projects in the design, conduct, and analysis on funded projects. The position will work collaboratively with teams including the principal investigators, project director, data team, administrative staff for data collection, and state partners. Research dissemination to state and community partners via presentations, practice- and policy-oriented products, and scientific publications is expected.
In addition, the position will be responsible for developing original and independent research including design, conduct and analysis with the support of IPRC staff and personnel. This position will provide overall support to IPRC projects and studies related to opioid addiction and overdose prevention. The position will support IPRC's efforts to collaborate with partners such as the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB) of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service and to engage in the education and training of the next generation of IVP researchers.
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.
In-person attendance on campus in Chapel Hill is expected at least two days per week.
The position will also be responsible for supporting the work of the CORE-NC and OD2A projects in the design, conduct, and analysis on funded projects. The position will work collaboratively with teams including the principal investigators, project director, data team, administrative staff for data collection, and state partners. Research dissemination to state and community partners via presentations, practice- and policy-oriented products, and scientific publications is expected.
In addition, the position will be responsible for developing original and independent research including design, conduct and analysis with the support of IPRC staff and personnel. This position will provide overall support to IPRC projects and studies related to opioid addiction and overdose prevention. The position will support IPRC's efforts to collaborate with partners such as the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB) of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service and to engage in the education and training of the next generation of IVP researchers.
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.
In-person attendance on campus in Chapel Hill is expected at least two days per week.
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