Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 25 Jan 2022

Posting Information
Department Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine-412013
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 01/14/2022
Application Deadline 01/25/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent GN10
Working Title Research Assistant
Position Number 20042351
Vacancy ID P014275
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the research studies, work on site, weekend and on call work as needed
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $48,000 - $58,675
Pay Band Information
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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
This position will serve as a social/clinical research assistant within the SOM, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. This position will perform a variety of research, data, IRB and clerical duties to support the conduct of clinical research. This position will participate in day-to-day operations related to the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. This position will act as primary contact with federal regulatory authorities for clinical trials and liaison between regulatory authorities and faculty. The responsibilities for this position include study coordination, data collection and entry, research managements, submitting IRB applications and modifications, communicating with multiple internal and external personnel and offices, and upholding all policy and guideline requirements for social/clinical research projects.
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
Strong written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively and respectively to families and healthcare team. Ability to rapidly adjust priorities. Must be highly analytical and able to solve complex problems with relevant research experience.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
2-4 years of relevant research experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Spanish Speaking a plus.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements On-call occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/219796

Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected] 
 
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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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