Injury Epidemiology, Surveillance and Informatics
AGENCY / ORGANIZATION
NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) | Division of Public Health (DPH) | Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
LOCATION DETAILS
Hybrid
65 Moore Drive, Durham NC (new DPH office location)
START DATE
END DATE
U.S. CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
May 25, 2026
August 10, 2026
No
Position Summary
This position/role will work closely with our Epidemiology, Surveillance and Informatics (ESI) Team to develop and refine a practicum project that advances our collective work and provides a meaningful experience for the right student.
Pay & Compensation
TYPE:
TBD
COMPENSATION RANGE:
There is potential for compensation in this role. Compensation amount is to be determined.
NON-MONETARY BENEFITS:
Equipment, software, mentoring and coaching
Position Topic Areas
Addiction and Substance Use, Injury, Violence and Safety, Behavior Science
OTHER:
Work Products
Materials (e.g. communication, media), Reports, Other (specify below)
Our ESI team develops many data products, ranging from slide decks to dashboards. The specific work products will be developed in partnership with the student based on program needs and the student's skills/interest.
OTHER:
Roles & Responsibilities
We will work with the selected student to develop mutually beneficial projects that meet our internal needs and provide the student with public health practice experience. The student will be part of our larger working team (ESI) and functional work teams established to address injury and violence topics from car seats to homicides.
Required Skills & Experience
Proficient in at least one of the following: SAS or R data analytic skills (not beginners), ArcGIS or QGIS mapping skills and/or Tableau or Power BI dashboard skills.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Generally, fundamental SAS or R data analytic skills (not beginners), ArcGIS or QGIS mapping skills, and/or Tableau or Power BI dashboard skills. As well as other data and data visualization programs (Python, Durpal, etc). Knowledge of injury or violence is great, but not required.
Additional Information
Over the past two decades, we have hosted and collaborated with many UNC SPH students. We’ve provided valuable learning opportunities and avenues for students to put their newly acquired skills into immediate practice. Because practicum timelines are often short, we aim to refine and focus projects so students can apply their skills effectively right away. We welcome and encourage interested students to connect with us—or with former fellows, residents, or interns—to learn more about their experiences working alongside our team.
On-site days are flexible and generally scheduled around meetings and other work (may be Tuesday one week and Wednesday/Thursday the next week). Most work is currently done remotely.