GFRP FERN Intern at UNC-Chapel Hill

Position SummaryResearchers at the Global Food Research Program (Drs. Marissa Hall Shu Wen Ng and Lindsey Smith Taillie) are seeking summer interns to join our highly collaborative interdisciplinary team for a 9-week fellowship. Our mission is to evaluate the impact of food policies such as warning labels taxes and marketing restrictions for unhealthy foods with a focus on advancing health equity. The interns will support the study team in food policy research as well as conduct independent research. No research experience is required. More information about the position can be found at Qualifications Competencies And Experience* Ability to work independently and collaboratively. * Undergraduate student with 2nd-year or higher academic standing in Spring 2026 OR community college student with exposure to science course work who has been accepted at a 4-year university to start in August/Fall Semester 2026 * Expressed interest in food and nutrition research. * Expressed interest in pursuing further education following completion of undergraduate degree. Applicants should be interested in pursuing advanced degrees or credentials in public health or nutrition e.g. Master of Public Health Master of Science (MS) Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/ RDN ) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). This opportunity is specifically for applicants interested in graduate school not medical school or other health professional schools.Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience* High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1