Research Assistant for Vision Study

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 26 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 01 Apr 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Epidemiology - 463501
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 03/28/2024
Application Deadline 04/01/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Assistant for Vision Study
Position Number 20062754, 20062764, 20063006, 20063007
Vacancy ID S022891
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 20
Work Schedule
8 to 5 Monday to Sunday: Days will vary but could be any day of the week for 6-8 hours at a time.
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 3 months or less

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department’s primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have enabled us to become one of the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has 30 Tenured-Tenure Track / 7 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, 25 Fixed Term / 3 Joint Fixed Term Faculty, 120 Adjuncts, 19 EHRA Non-Faculty, 15 Postdocs, 34 SHRA (Staff), 44 SHRA Temporary and 202 Students. The department’s operating budget is 27 million a year.
Position Summary
Assist the research team in screening and enrolling participants in a vision screening study. Complete vision screenings on a smartphone app and give participants their results.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Comfortable with using a smartphone, able to follow directions and work independently, comfortable talking with strangers.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Should be able to stand for 4-6 hours at a time.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276515
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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