Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 08 Jan 2024

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Department Exercise and Sport Science - 318600
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 01/05/2024
Application Deadline 01/08/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20014926
Vacancy ID S022499
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 12
Work Schedule
Hours will usually vary between 11-12 hours per week; candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $20.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date 01/16/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or less

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a major research university in the University of North Carolina System with student enrollment exceeding 29,000 students. The Department of Exercise and Sport Science (exss.unc.edu) supports an undergraduate program of over 1,400 undergraduate majors with three specialization areas (Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Professional, Sport Administration); a Master of Arts graduate program enrolling ~60 students also with three specializations (Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Sport Administration); and a doctoral program in Human Movement Science in partnership with the UNC-CH School of Medicine (hmsc.unc.edu). The mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society. The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants. These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.
The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 33 full-time faculty, 9 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment / adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, 25 full-time EXSS staff members, and 16 full-time Campus Recreation staff members.
Position Summary
Faculty in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science are investigating how graded exposure and mindfulness meditation can improve patient outcomes after ACL reconstruction. Applicants would be responsible for assisting in the development of research projects, maintaining IRB materials, facilitating participant recruitment, and cleaning data.
This is a 6-month temporary position.
Job Responsibilities will include:
  • Lead recruitment efforts for the Psychology of Sport Injury Laboratory
  • Schedule and communicate with potential research participants.
  • Other duties, as assigned by the Department of Exercise and Sport Science Faculty
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
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Prefer prior research experience
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
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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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