Social/Clinical Research Assistant

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional evenings and/or weekends

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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.

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

This position will serve as a Clinical Research Assistant within multiple projects, including the Adverse Pathways to Substance Use Multi-systems Stress Response in Adolescents Research Project, which are multidisciplinary psychiatry research project focused on examining neurobiological and physiological signatures of stress response profiles that contribute to anhedonia and anxiety in adolescents.

The Clinical Research Assistant will assist with conducting study visits, collecting, entering, and coding study data.

The Clinical Research Assistant will also assist with the preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including Institutional Review Board ( IRB) applications, amendments.

The Clinical Research Assistant will also work closely with the study data manager to extract relevant data form the study Redcap database when necessary for the preparation of data for conference submissions and paper preparations.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Demonstrated strong organization skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule to carry out data collection sessions in evenings and weekends when necessary.

Proficient with REDCap, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.

Prior experience assisting in the development of IRB applications and other regulatory documents, familiarity with diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders ( DSM-5 or ICD-11), and experience using standardized assessment tools.

Previous experience recording and processing physiological data (electrocardiogram, pulse, etc..).

Demonstrated previous experience working with adolescents in a healthcare or research setting is required.

Previous experience as a clinical research coordinator or similar role in a research or healthcare setting, preferably in the field of psychiatry, adolescent mental health, or substance abuse research, is preferred.

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.