Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 30 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 28 Mar 2024

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Department Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 03/25/2024
Application Deadline 03/28/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20062864
Vacancy ID S022853
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 15
Work Schedule
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $17.00
Proposed Start Date 05/27/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
Position Summary
The Research Assistant position involves supporting data collection and processing efforts connected to an ongoing study of mothers in recovery from addiction and their children. Activities include: data collection, data management, and scheduling and recruitment support.
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
Training in ethical conduct in human subjects research.
Experience working in psychology research lab.
Experience working with children.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Organized, efficient and respectful in team interactions.
Able to take direction and adhere to research protocols.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Training in interviewing children, lab-based protocols assessing parent-child interactions, and data collection with high-risk populations – particularly families in recovery from addiction.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
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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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