Social/Clinical Research Specialist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 06 May 2024

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Department Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 04/30/2024
Application Deadline 05/06/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Social/Clinical Research Specialist
Position Number 20063846
Vacancy ID S023107
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date 06/03/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

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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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
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
The position will be responsible for research data collection, data management and analysis in support of NIH funded studies in HIV prevention and network science. The position will work closely with the UNC Project Manager, the Principal Investigator, and other research assistants. The primary project will be the RESPOND study described below; the position will occasionally need to support other related projects. Duties will be tailored to the employee’s skills.
Position Duties
25%
* Collects and records data according to protocols and standard procedures.
* Maintains REDCap Projects and creates reports to monitor study progress.
* Programs data collection instruments in REDcap
* Administers questionnaires, conducts interviews, and recruits study participants.
25%
* Performs and maintains literature reviews.
* Prepares draft reports, grants and IRB applications, and manuscripts.
* Provides administrative assistance to others in the team as directed.
* Updates study website
50%
* Assists in qualitative data analyses.
* Adapts and writes R code to analyze quantitative survey and surveillance data.
* Prepares reports and presents results at team meetings.
Rapid Response to Incident HIV Infection through Social Network Strategies and Molecular Epidemiology to Inform Partner Services, or Carolinas RESPOND, is a 5-year study that began in 2022. The goal is to develop and implement a strategy to improve engagement in HIV care and prevention services for gender and sexual minority groups in the Charlotte region. https://dennis.unc.edu/respond-carolinas/
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact with participants, investigators, study sponsors, IRB, and support staff. Highly organized and ability to work with minimal supervision. Proficient in performing data analyses in SAS, STATA or R.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
One year of clinical research experience preferred. Prior experience in HIV research, care, or advocacy.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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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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