Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 18 Jan 2023

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department FPG Child Development Inst - 631200
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 01/11/2023
Application Deadline 01/18/2023
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Assistant
Position Number 20033723
Vacancy ID S020779
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 20
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday between 10 am to 10 pm – flexible depending on timing of visits, some evening/weekends will be required. Total number of hours per week should not exceed 20.
Position Location
Hiring Range $14-$16/hour
Proposed Start Date 01/23/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment Occasional/Intermittent

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation’s leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.
FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to addressing the critical issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as the ways that educational inequality and barriers to inclusion impact children’s wellbeing.
Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.
We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children’s lives.
Position Summary
This Research Assistant position will work with Dr. Cathi Propper, her investigative teams, and research staff to provide support to assigned research activities with a primary focus on participant recruitment/retention, data collection, and data processing. Primary areas of responsibilities are:
• Facilitating and conducting data collection with families and children, including visits on evenings and weekends
• Data entry, management, and preliminary analysis, as directed by the Dr. Propper or designated senior personnel.
• Planning meetings, preparation of research materials, training, and support with reporting needs
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
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience working with infants, children, and families; experience within a research environment, experience working with data collection and coding.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
B.A. degree in psychology, education, or other social science is preferred.
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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