Research Assistant - Cheatham Lab

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information


Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Working Title Research Assistant - Cheatham Lab
Position Number 20030226
Vacancy ID P013088
Budgeted Hiring Range $35,000 - $42,000
Pay Band Information
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Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 1 year
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Alternating weekends; occasional evenings
Department Name and Number Nutrition Research Institute-633300
Date First Posted 07/16/2021
Closing Date 08/09/2021
Position Location Kannapolis, NC
Position Posting Category Research Professionals

Department Description
 Learning how people can eat uniquely! 
 
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is an internationally recognized center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our research contributes to the prevention and mitigation of chronic disease across the lifespan from periconception through aging. 
 
Our Mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual’s requirements for and responses to nutrients. 
 
NRI principal investigators hold faculty appointments in the departments of Nutrition and Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Their research interrogates nutrient roles in disease prevention, disease risk factors, and the impact of gene-environment and gene-nutrient interactions. 
 
The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research. We seek and encourage a diversity of experiences and ideas and provide the tools and flexibility for all employees to achieve success and excellence within their chosen occupations and aspirations. 
 
We are committed to open dialogue, careful listening, becoming educated about the systems that hinder or prevent success, and taking action to ensure that all are equally acknowledged for their contributions and equally reap the benefits of being part of our community. 
 
Our Vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition. 
 
Everyone who works at the NRI supports this hopeful vision. Working at the NRI means doing good for the world. Join us! 
 
The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region. 
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Position Description
This Research Assistant position is part of the Cheatham Laboratory, which investigates how nutrition can improve children’s brain function. Specifically, Cheatham and her team study the importance of nutrients for the development of memory and attention abilities. The Research Assistant will be responsible for identifying and recruiting infants to participate in ongoing studies. This position will also run study sessions, collect and summarize data, maintain databases, and operate and maintain scientific equipment. IRB and HIPAA training will be provided. 
Please note that this position is located in Kannapolis, NC (near Charlotte), approximately 2 hours from Chapel Hill.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Selected candidate must demonstrate the following: 
  • Knowledge of developmental cognitive neuroscience research procedures 
  • Experience with developmental cognitive neuroscience techniques
  • Ability to identify study populations and recruit participants, including infants, into ongoing studies
  • Knowledge of the principles of informed consent
  • Skill in large database management 
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and prioritization skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to quickly build rapport with families and to communicate effectively on the phone and in person with a wide variety of audiences
  • Ability to quickly acquire contacts within community leadership (e.g. county and city leaders, medical professionals, pastors, and social service personnel) in order to facilitate recruiting efforts
  • Ability to quickly familiarize self with the local metro area
  • Reliable transportation to speaking engagements and to deliver study materials
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with the EGI electrophysiology system 
  • Familiarity with elicited imitation protocols
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical and Mental Requirements
Must be able to lift infants and toddlers (up to 30 pounds) and remain in one place for extended periods of time. 
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Position Attributes
Stimulus/ARRA Funded No
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Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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