Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Jun 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Allied Health - PT-405507
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 06/23/2022
Application Deadline 06/30/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Working Title Research Assistant
Position Number 20047267
Vacancy ID P015456
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
Monday – Friday
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $35,000 - $45,493
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


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 IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 3 YEARS.  This full-time position will provide research assistance to Dr. Louise Thoma and Dr. Dana McCarty within the Division of Physical Therapy. Work hours will be completed remotely and on-site, with occasional research tasks at UNC Health locations. This position will be managing the study through the drafting of study participant recruitment forms, scheduling the participants, and summarizing the study data.
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
Effective verbal and written communication skills required to accomplish tasks associated with this position. Excellent interpersonal skills with professionals and research team members.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training Certification (specifically Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice);
- Experience with obtaining informed consent;
- Experience communicating via phone and email to schedule meetings with others;
- Experience with qualitative or qualitative data collection;
- Proficiency with statistical programs.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/233884

Contact Information


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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