Temporary Nutrition Program Research Assistant

Temporary Nutrition Program Research Assistant

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The Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at NC State University is looking for a part‑time Nutrition Program Research Assistant to support the delivery and evaluation of two nutrition programs, including the Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) program (a diabetes education and support program) and the Phyto Rx Families produce prescription program. Duties will include helping with participant recruitment, data collection, program delivery, data analysis, manuscript writing, and presentations.

The Nutrition Program Research Assistant will also help the Project Coordinator with communication efforts among project participants and stakeholders. This position will also include compensated travel to eastern North Carolina to interface with the county‑based NC State Extension Family and Consumer Science Agents, and other state and community‑based agency/organization professionals and volunteers.

Posting Number: PG195693TM
Position Number: 11

ASO
3630
Position Type: Temporary
Is Time Limited: No
Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
Department: Agricultural and Human Sciences

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Work Schedule: 20 hrs per week, flexible during the week with occasional evenings.

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• A bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health, health behavior, or a health‑related field.

• Experience conducting nutrition/health behavior research, including collecting objective nutrition and health data (A1C, blood pressure, Veggie Meter scans, CIR breath samples, height, and weight).
• Organized, dependable, and excellent communication skills.

• 2 years of experience conducting nutrition/health behavior research and collecting nutrition and health data.

• Valid driver’s license.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21–$25/hr

Job Open Date: 01/07/2026

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability status, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑515‑3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515‑2135 or workatncstate . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degrees must be obtained prior to the start date to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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