SENIOR RESEARCHER
OVERVIEW
As a Senior Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in the Anointed Food Bank Program, focusing on enhancing nutritional health in South Carolina's low-income schools. This position requires a blend of expertise in nutrition, food security, and education, as well as a strong commitment to community service and research excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and conduct comprehensive research activities related to nutritional health and food security in low-income educational settings.
- Develop and implement research methodologies and data collection strategies.
- Analyze data and prepare detailed reports and publications.
- Collaborate with team members, including graduate students and other researchers, to ensure research objectives are met.
- Engage with community stakeholders to gather insights and disseminate findings.
- Contribute to the development of educational materials and programs based on research findings.
- Participate in project meetings and provide expert advice and guidance.
- Ensure compliance with ethical research standards and protocols.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Nutrition, Public Health, Education, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in research, preferably in areas related to nutrition or food security.
- Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Published Work in Peer-Review Journals
Graduate Student Research Assistant
OVERVIEW
As a Graduate Student Research Assistant, you will support the research activities of the Anointed Food Bank Program. This role is ideal for students pursuing a graduate degree in fields related to nutrition, education, or public health, who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in community-based research.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and execution of research methodologies.
- Conduct data collection through various methods, including surveys, interviews, and field observations.
- Support data analysis and contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations.
- Help in organizing and conducting community engagement activities.
- Collaborate with the research team to meet project goals.
- Attend project meetings and assist in administrative tasks related to the research.
- Contribute to the development of educational materials under the guidance of the Senior Researcher.
Qualifications:
- Enrollment in a graduate program in Nutrition, Public Health, Education, or a related field.
- Interest in research related to nutrition, food security, or education.
- Good organizational and data management skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to community-based research.