Research Instructor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the North Carolina Children’s Hospital within The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time Research Instructor to contribute to clinical research benefiting children with food allergies.

The role involves patient screening, data collection, procedure performance, and coordination under supervision. A Certified PNP with NC NP licensure or eligibility is required, with IRB and safety reporting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified PNP with NC NP license or ability to be licensed as a nurse practitioner in NC.
• Experience with clinical trials including safety reporting and IRB submissions preferred.
• Familiarity with pediatric food allergies and clinical research procedures helpful.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for study qualification and eligibility.
• Perform clinical procedures and record patient data per protocol.
• Order lab tests and diagnostic procedures as required and collect samples.
• Educate patients and families, document in electronic data systems.

Skills

Clinical research

Nurse practitioner

Study coordination

Education

Certified PNP with NC NP license

Job description

Posting Information

Department Peds-AIR - 412002

Posting Open Date 11/03/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title Research Instructor

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID FAC0006199

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week 40

FTE 1

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date 12/14/2026

Posting Information

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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 Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the North Carolina Children’s Hospital is seeking a full time Research Instructor for clinical research to benefit children with food allergies.

Duties include the evaluation of patients for study qualification; performance of clinical procedures and assessment of study subjects including physical examinations; patient history data collection; care and treatment as requested by supervising MD/NP; development of therapeutic relationship with subjects and their caretakers; per protocol ordering of lab and diagnostic procedures and direct specimen collection; patient/family education and the insertion of IV catheters for food challenges; documentation in electronic data collection systems. Participation in personnel training and resident/student education regarding study techniques and procedures is also expected.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Certified PNP with valid NC NP license or ability to be licensed as a nurse practitioner in NC is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Familiarity with food allergies and anaphylaxis, prior experience with clinical trials including safety reporting and IRB submissions.

Special Instructions

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328013

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Courtney Lineman, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email [e-mail]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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