Research Assistant (Taxonomy Development)

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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The Center for Virtual Care Value and Equity (ViVE) at UNC, PI: Dr. Saif Khairat, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Research Assistant to support our team in conducting high-quality research and analysis. This role involves contributing to literature reviews, taxonomy development, and analytical writing. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and exceptional skills in organizing and synthesizing complex information.

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

* Build insights on virtual care data with a team of UNC data scientists.
* Assist in the development and refinement of taxonomies.
* Analyze and synthesize data to inform research outcomes.
* Experience with scientific writing
* Collaborate with the team to meet project deadlines.

* Experience conducting literature reviews.
* Familiarity with taxonomy development and organization.
* Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Strong writing and editing abilities.
* Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

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