Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 05 Nov 2021

Posting Information
Department Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 10/25/2021
Application Deadline 11/05/2021
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20011656
Vacancy ID S018574
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, flexible working hours.
Position Location
Hiring Range $16 per hour
Proposed Start Date 11/15/2021
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

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 the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic) which serves adult, adolescent, child, couple, and family clients, providing treatment for a wide range of psychological concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, interpersonal concerns) as well as offering psychological assessments (e.g., for ADHD, learning disabilities).  
Position Summary
The postholder will undertake research on interventions to promote quit intentions and smoking cessation funded by the National Cancer Institute (PI: Dr. Paschal Sheeran; Co-Is: Drs. Adam Goldstein and Seth Noar). The research involves a novel, quantitative synthesis of randomized controlled trials. Duties will include: computerized literature searching (e.g. PubMed, MEDLINE); determining study inclusion/exclusion via Covidence; communicating with trial authors to collate program materials and information on control conditions; coding of behavior change techniques as well as other trial features and preparation of the database of trials; and undertaking meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis via STATA. The postholder will also help to manage the workload of undergraduate research assistants, organize meetings of the research team, and contribute to the dissemination of research.
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
N/A
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Public Health or relevant social science discipline (or related field) preferred. Experience with quantitative research in psychology and/or public health strongly preferred. The position is ideally suited to a person who wishes to gain research experience prior to applying to graduate school. Comfort and familiarity with quantitative data and statistical analysis is strong preferred. Training in literature searching, coding of behavior change techniques, and meta-analysis will be provided. The postholder will work with the Lab Manager to ensure the timely and successful completion of the project.
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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