Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Feb 2023

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Psychology and Neuroscience-319100
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 01/23/2023
Application Deadline 02/27/2023
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Working Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20052593, 20052594, 20052595, 20052601
Vacancy ID P016656
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 1 year, with possibility of renewal
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
40 hours per week, 8 am – 5 pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $31,200 - $38,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
Position Summary
The Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience will advance the research of Dr. Sheridan, a leader in the Department’s Clinical Psychology Program. The research assistant will primarily contribute to one of the studies in the CIRCLE lab: (1) WHALE study (age range: 4-7 years old) – a funded NIH project examining the association between early adversity exposure and its impact on brain development, (2) STTAR study (age range: 15-20 years old) – a funded NIH project investigating how experiences in early childhood can shape brain development and outcomes in adolescence, or (3) on various studies with emphasis on lab coordination and project management.
Responsibilities for the current position include, but are not limited to, assisting with research protocol development, data collection, data entry, data management, and participant retention. This position is responsible for carrying out human subjects-related research following established procedures. The individual must be able to effectively assist with the recruitment and data collection. Data collection includes self-report, interview, behavioral, biological, and/or fMRI at UNC. This will require attending visits during ‘non-standard’ hours (evenings & weekends), however the work should take 40 hours/week. Additionally, the study may require traveling off-site to other locations to meet study participants at their homes once home visits resume post-COVID.
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
A high degree of accuracy is required to ensure that data collected and entered for analysis is correct. Must additionally have knowledge of research ethics and research methods, ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, ability to work independently and work well as part of a team, and ability to organize tasks and time efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of relevant research experience, experience working on neuroimaging studies, experience working closely with families in clinical or research settings, experience performing administrative duties and tasks, and/or the ability to travel off-site to other locations in order to meet study participants in their homes once home visits resume post-COVID.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/247361

Contact Information


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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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