Research Specialist

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

9h

About The Position

The Research Specialist will serve as the Study Coordinator and support the UNC Department of Psychiatry’s ACCESS Mental Health programming and will focus on a community-based research study focused on improving mental health literacy and access among a rural Black community in North Carolina. The Research Specialist will play a key role in supporting the coordination of the study, conducting data management and analysis, and contributing to scholarly product development, including manuscript writing. In addition, the Research Specialist will also provide administrative and program support to ACCESS Mental Health projects including the Psychiatry Careers Pathway Program, the Common Ground Series, and ACCESS Mental Health Grant Program.

Responsibilities

• Data Management & Analysis: Organize, clean, and manage study data. Conduct basic statistical and qualitative analyses and prepare summary reports.
• Scholarly Product Development: Prepare materials for manuscripts, presentations, and other scholarly outputs. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings. Draft sections of manuscripts and provide feedback on drafts.
• Community Engagement: Support activities that build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders and research participants. Assist with outreach and communication efforts to foster trust and collaboration.
• Study and Program Coordination: Administer surveys and ensure accurate data collection. Draft communications for the team, community partners, and participants. Help schedule meetings, take meeting notes, and maintain project timelines. Assist with recruitment, marketing, and administrative support for ACCESS Mental Health programming.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed