Research Associate

The University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center (HSRC), located in Chapel Hill, is seeking a Research Associate who will be a key team member in community-based injury prevention research and outreach, with an emphasis on road safety. Application link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/226972

Bridging both the realms of research and practice, this position requires an energetic, strategic thinker, with a diverse skill set. The person selected for this position will assist on projects examining the social and behavioral factors that contribute to road safety. This position has a heavy focus on program implementation and community engagement. Potential projects span a variety of road safety topics including seat belts, car seats, older adult drivers, teen drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Examples of projects currently underway include:

*promotion of correct car seat and seat belt use (www.buckleupnc.org)
*improving senior driver safety (www.ncseniordriver.org)
*helping parents prepare teens for getting their driver’s license (www.ncteendriver.org)
*supporting safe walking and bicycling for children and youth (www.visionzeroforyouth.org; www.walkbiketoschool.org)

Specific tasks will vary depending on currently funded projects, but responsibilities could include:

*Community outreach (in-person, written, web-based)
*Program / research project implementation and coordination
*Planning virtual and in-person events (trainings, meetings, etc)
*Conducting literature reviews
*Data collection (observational, surveys, interviews)
*Managing administrative project tasks
*Coordinating a network of community-based partners
*Contributing to written reports

This is a full-time, non-tenure track position. This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work. Occasional travel may be necessary to fulfill project objectives.