Research Project Coordinator

UNC-Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
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About The Position

The Research Project Coordinator will support ongoing studies focused on themes such as the effect of sociocultural and technological environments on adolescent development and well-being, with particular attention to digital media use and emerging technologies like generative AI. Responsibilities include coordinating participant recruitment and scheduling, assisting with data collection, ensuring adherence to research protocols, maintaining secure and organized study data, and supporting communications among research team members. The coordinator will also contribute to project planning and management, and preparation of study materials and documentation. This role involves direct collaboration with the principal investigator, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality data practices.

Requirements

  • Course work in psychology, neuroscience, human development, public health, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively within a research team.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, balance priorities, and follow structured research protocols.
  • Comfort interacting with participants, including adolescents and their families, in a professional manner.
  • Basic computer competency (e.g., spreadsheets, data entry platforms, email and scheduling tools).

Nice To Haves

  • Previous research experience in psychology, human development, or a related field (e.g., data collection, coding/cleaning data, participant recruitment).
  • Experience working with adolescents or youth populations.
  • Familiarity with digital media research, survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), or statistical software (e.g., SPSS , R, Python).
  • Experience coordinating teams or supervising student research assistants.
  • Demonstrated interest in sociocultural influences, technology use, or mental health research in adolescence

Responsibilities

  • coordinating participant recruitment and scheduling
  • assisting with data collection
  • ensuring adherence to research protocols
  • maintaining secure and organized study data
  • supporting communications among research team members
  • contributing to project planning and management
  • preparation of study materials and documentation
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