Soc / Clin Research Assistant

Department :

Psychiatry - Research - 412250

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date : 11 / 24 / 2025

Application Deadline :

12 / 01 / 2025

Position Type :

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Soc / Clin Research Assistant

Position Number : 20073859

Vacancy ID : S026450

Full-time / Part-time :

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week : Position Location :

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : $15.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date :

12 / 08 / 2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment :

6 months not to exceed 11 months

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 :

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.

Position Summary :

The position is looking for a psychologist and education specialist with expertise in socio-emotional development, academic guidance, and community engagement. In support of the study of brain and cognition in children with Type 1 diabetes, this role will be responsible for leading community outreach and participant engagement initiatives, fostering strong relationships with families, schools, and healthcare providers. They will assist with the design and implementation of culturally responsive outreach strategies to promote awareness, recruitment, and retention in the study, while providing psychoeducational and emotional support to participating families. In addition, they will assist with the evaluation and communication with Spanish-speaking families, ensuring inclusivity and accurate understanding of study procedures and assessments. They will help ensure that the outreach and evaluation components reflect cultural sensitivity, scientific rigor, and a strong commitment to community partnership.

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 :

Must be familiar with or able to learn HIPPA regulations as they pertain to medical research. Excellent communication (verbal, written and Bi-lingual English / Spanish), interpersonal, organizational, and team-building skills are a must. Professionalism, dependability, and integrity are required as position will be interacting with and reporting to various professionals throughout the Psychiatry department. Knowledge of research principles required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Prior lab experience

Knowledge of involved population of children and their caregivers is a plus.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.