Research Specialist, Department of Public Health Sciences

The Department of Public Health Sciencesin the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia (UVA) is currently seeking a motivated public health and/or behavioral science professional to act as a Research Specialist to support the execution of several community-based research projects. The research projects are related to obesity and cancer. This position is with Dr. Becca Krukowski's team and in affiliation with theCommunity Cancer Control and Obesity Research Center and theUVACCC Cancer Prevention and Population Health (CPH) Program.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Help develop study protocols and IRB submissions
• Collect and verify data relating to human subject's research
• Interact with participants
• Develop self-monitoring feedback messages for research participants
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative data management and analysis
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, behavioral science, health sciences or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in nutrition, physical activity, public health, behavioral science, health sciences, or related field OR a Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, behavioral science, health sciences, or related field with two years relevant work experience is required. Experience gained as a student will be considered.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication skills, including with diverse audiences for recruitment and participant management efforts.
• The ability to understand research processes and knowledge of general research procedures, including survey procedures.
• Proficiency with computer software, including Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Experience with community-based lifestyle behavioral trials and grant funded projects.
• Experience with data entry and conducting simple statistical analyses.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.

The anticipated hiring range is $45,000-$57,000, commensurate with education and experience.

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

This position has a term limit of one year after which continued employment will depend on department need and funding.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application review will begin after August 27, 2025.

Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0075747. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

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Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Theresa Markwalter at bdw9cp@virginia.edu.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.