Social/Clinical Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 14 hours ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 08 Jul 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Neurology-411801
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 07/01/2024
Application Deadline 07/08/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Working Title Social/Clinical Research Assistant
Position Number 20065324
Vacancy ID P019269
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am- 5:00pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $36,320 - $45,405
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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
Under guidance, provide administrative and logistical support for federally awarded projects and activities for NIH-funded grants in the Department of Neurology (PI: Priya Palta). The candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team to assist with multiple projects investigating vascular contributions to age-related changes in cognitive and physical function, subclinical cerebrovascular disease, and dementia conducted in several large cardiovascular epidemiology cohorts, including, the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, the Jackson Heart Study, and the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, among others. The candidate will gain research and/or training experience in cardiovascular epidemiology and neuroepidemiology with the opportunity to enhance skills in data collection, data entry, data analysis, and overall conduct of epidemiologic studies from the initial grant submission to scientific output.
Job Responsibilities:
* Assist with administrative support for research protocol development, updating and developing standard operating procedures, maintaining and revising study operations manuals and study forms.
* Conduct data entry.
* Assist with IRB submissions and renewals.
* Assist with grant and manuscript submissions including formatting, bibliography, requests for letters of support, table or figure creation and/or formatting.
* Participate in study meetings and maintain meeting minutes.
* Conduct literature reviews and basic data analyses in STATA or related statistical software.
* Collaboration on scientific manuscripts and reports.
* The hired candidate will work closely with Dr. Palta’s Research Program Manager to manage all aspects of funded projects.
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
* Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse group of people including older adult participants, caregivers, and staff
* Effective communication and problem-solving skills
* Ability to assess all assigned work and manage time appropriately to meet deadlines
* Must be highly organized and be able to manage multiple priorities effectively
* Demonstrates attention to detail
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with manuscript writing and collaboration on scientific reports
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
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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