Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 03/21/2024
Application Deadline 03/31/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20062896
Vacancy ID S022856
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 20
Work Schedule
The work schedule is flexible. The candidate is expected to work at least 15 hours per week, but up to 40 hours per week. 
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $20 - $26 / hour
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information


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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
We are seeking applicants for an exciting opportunity as a Soc/Clin Research Assistant. This position is located within the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, with cross-collaboration in units including Epidemiology, the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), the Carolina Thyroid Cancer Study (CTCS), as well as the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch (OEEB). The OEEB investigates workplace and environmental conditions that may pose a risk to human health. This position will also collaborate with the NCDHHS Central Cancer Registry (CCR). Working in conjunction with the NCDHHS Division of Public Health, we provide evidence to support public health decisions and policy efforts across North Carolina. We also promote a people-focused, team-oriented, transparent, and joyful workplace.
The Soc/Clin Research Assistant will support NCDHHS involvement in the Carolina Thyroid Cancer Study (CTCS). CTCS will investigate potential causes of elevated rates of thyroid cancer in Iredell County and across North Carolina, including environmental factors. CTCS will be conducted by researchers at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Duke University, and North Carolina State University, working with NCDHHS. CTCS will include a series of statewide geospatial analyses to examine the geographic and temporal co-occurrence of thyroid cancer in relation to sources and patterns of specific environmental and other factors.
Primary duties include assistance with evaluating and transferring NC environmental databases to CTCS, conducting data management and preliminary analysis, maintaining the inclusion of cancer data on the NCDHHS Environmental Health Data Dashboard, and helping to serve as a liaison to the CTCS study. Depending on interest and skill level, the position may also assist with geospatial mapping, analysis, and data visualization.
This position is remote, and hours are flexible in coordination with the program supervisor and team. This would be a great opportunity for a recent graduate or current master’s student to supplement ongoing coursework in epidemiology, environmental sciences, or public health/other science-related background.
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
The ideal candidate would be data savvy, detail oriented, and have intermediate SAS and basic ArcGIS skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Familiarity with R, Tableau, and Redcap is helpful.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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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