Temporary Research Assistant – Total Worker Health Systematic Review

Posting Information

Department

Health Behavior - 464001

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

06/12/2026

Application Deadline

06/15/2026

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Temporary Research Assistant – Total Worker Health Systematic Review

Position Number

20076884

Vacancy ID

S027668

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

15

Work Schedule

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$34.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date

06/22/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment

1 to 6 months

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Health Behavior is one of seven departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1943, the Department develops, and disseminates knowledge and interventions that promotes the health of individuals and communities. The Department’s 25 faculty members have backgrounds in behavioral science, health education, international health, social and cognitive psychology, medicine, medical sociology, and communications, and are united by their commitment to the disciplines of public health together with the social and behavioral sciences.

Position Summary

This is a new temporary position established to support a time-limited systematic review project within the Carolina Center. The role reports to the Associate Director and works closely with faculty investigators and research team members in the Department of Health Behavior.

The Temporary Research Assistant will support a systematic review examining the effectiveness of Total Worker Health (TWH) interventions conducted by the Carolina Center for Healthy Work Design and Worker Well-Being within the Department of Health Behavior at UNC Chapel Hill. This role contributes to advancing research on workplace health, safety, and well-being, with a focus on essential worker populations.

The position will assist faculty and research staff with systematic review processes, including literature screening, study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment. The Research Assistant will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary research team and must demonstrate strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and familiarity with public health research methods.

This part-time temporary position requires approximately 10-15 hours of work per week and is fully remote.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

Coursework in Public Health or a closely related field

Research experience related to Total Worker Health

Experience conducting or supporting systematic reviews, including study screening and data extraction

Familiarity with systematic review management software (e.g., Covidence)

Experience evaluating, adapting, implementing, or studying public health interventions

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.