UTS - Temporary Research Assistant at UNC Chapel Hill

North Carolina State University•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, public health, biology, or a related field
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, public health, biology, or a related field
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

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
Other duties as needed.