UTS - Temporary Research Assistant at UNC Chapel Hill

North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC • 1d ago

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Department: 480502 - UHR UTS/UNC Partnership

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The department at UNC -Chapel Hill seeks a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our collaborative team. Our department is dedicated to advancing the understanding of trauma recovery and developing interventions that improve outcomes for trauma survivors. We believe that contributing to research that helps people heal after trauma is both meaningful and rewarding work - and that our success begins with our people.

The team is made up of researchers, clinicians, and staff who share a passion for discovery, service, and professional growth. Trauma survivors are placed at the center of all we do, and we strive to create a community where every team member can contribute to science while developing their own skills, leadership, and career trajectory.

This position is an excellent opportunity for recent college graduates or post-baccalaureate students interested in gaining hands-on clinical research experience prior to pursuing graduate, medical, or other advanced training.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Principal Investigators, Managing Director, Project Managers, and senior coordinators on several ongoing and upcoming clinical research studies

Assist with study start-up activities and regulatory documentation

Screen and recruit participants, obtain informed consent, and conduct study visits and follow-up surveys (in-person and by phone)

Collect, enter, and verify research data with high attention to detail

Maintain study materials, including manuals of procedures and study logs

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across UNC and partner institutions

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research while gaining skills in clinical trials, data collection, regulatory compliance, and participant engagement, all within a supportive, mission-driven team.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of research best practices and regulations

Demonstrated ability to successfully implement study protocols, recruit and enroll study participants, and collect and maintain data

Significant attention to detail with the ability to balance multiple competing priorities

Ability to work with a variety of people in a professional, effective, and diplomatic manner, with excellent communication skills and a strong focus on customer service

Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a genuine interest in patient-centered research

Prior research or clinical experience preferred but not required - training will be provided

Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative academic research environment

Required license or certification:

N/A

Position Number: 48SM56

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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