RCMI Research Capacity Core Data Specialist

is soliciting applications for the position of RCMI Research Capacity Core Data Specialist. The primary purpose of this position is to support the successful implementation, administration, operations of a health disparities research center funded by the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) under the Research Centers at Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) mechanism. The RCMI at NC A&T will initially focus on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. The successful candidate will collaborate with Center leadership, faculty investigators, community partners, students, advisory committees, and university stakeholders to support the Center’s strategic priorities and operational objectives. Responsibilities may include research administration, program management, grants management, data science support, laboratory operations, communications, community engagement, workforce development, compliance oversight, evaluation activities, and other functions necessary to advance the Center’s mission and ensure compliance with NIH, university, and regulatory requirements. This is a term-limited position that reports to the RCMI Director. The RCMI Research Capacity Core ( RCC ) Data Specialist provides data management, research design, statistical analysis, software and data-resource support, project tracking, documentation, communications, and compliant data stewardship for RCC -supported research. The position supports interdisciplinary brain health and cardiometabolic disease disparities research and helps investigators prepare secure, well-documented, analysis-ready data for scientific reporting and dissemination. The incumbent is expected to contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and community engagement while supporting the growth and sustainability of the RCMI Center as a nationally recognized leader in health disparities research, research capacity development, and health equality advancement. Primary Function of Organizational Unit N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade and was recognized at the number 1 public HBCU by Forbes in 2026. With an enrollment of over 15,700 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in STEM bachelor’s degree graduates, including Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network. The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The College offers the following undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, the College offers five graduate degree programs including the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work ( MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in Social Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts to alleviate health disparities. Establishment of the NIH -funded Research Centers at Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) is also underway with an initial focus on brain-health associated health disparities research and community engagement. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity. The National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) funded Research Centers in Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) Center is housed within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences and serves as a hub for multidisciplinary team-science driven health disparities research. The goals for the RCMI at NC A&T include enhancing research infrastructure, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, supporting investigator development, and engaging with underserved communities in research and promoting the adoption of emerging technologies to alleviate health disparities. Through partnerships with faculty, students, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, government agencies, and academic collaborators, the Center serves as a catalyst for scientific discovery and innovation while supporting the University’s strategic goals of increasing research capacity, expanding extramural funding, developing future research leaders, and improving health outcomes in North Carolina and beyond. Minimum Requirements A master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, data science, bioinformatics, epidemiology, public health, health informatics, computer science, information systems, population health, research methodology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in research data management, statistical analysis, health research analytics, database support, or a closely related setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience permitted by institutional policy. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education PhD degree in biostatistics, statistics, data science, or bioinformatics. At least 3 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience. Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site) Position Information Working Title RCMI Research Capacity Core Data Specialist Position Number 007856 Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time Tenure Track No FTE If Time Limited, Appointment Length 02/28/2031 Organizational Division College of Health and Human Sciences Organizational Location College of Health and Human Sciences Organizational Unit College of Health and Human Sciences Posting Detail Information Posting Number EPA3235 Open Date 10/15/2026 Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Yes Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search Date Position Available November 2026 Special Instructions to Applicant You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more; Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS ) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Quick Link https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41809 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity from an “Other” source please advise where you learned of the position: (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) Other Document Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts