Research Project Specialist

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Project Specialist (Contributing) to coordinate a federally funded nutrition intervention trial for adults with pancreatic cancer. The role involves day-to-day management, participant recruitment, and collaboration with clinicians and a study dietitian.

The position is full-time, time-limited to 3 years, with a 40-hour week and a hybrid work schedule (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field and one year of related training or experience.
• All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day coordination, oversight, and management for a federally funded clinical trial.
• Recruit and retain study participants, including screening, consenting, and scheduling assessments.
• Coordinate with clinic staff, oncology providers, the study dietitian, and research team members to support recruitment and intervention delivery.
• Support study documentation, data management, and ongoing monitoring of study progress, including documentation in OnCore, REDCap, and study files.
• Assist with IRB-related documents, protocol amendments, continuing reviews, recruitment materials, and other regulatory or study documentation.

Skills

Clinical research

Participant recruitment

IRB knowledge

REDCap

Research support

Education

Bachelor’s degree related field

Job description

Position Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent

Salary Grade Equivalent NC13 / GN09

Working Title

Working Title Research Project Specialist

Position Number

Position Number 20078857

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID P021432

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 years

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 9 am – 5pm- eligible for hybrid work.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history. Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master’s degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

Position Summary

THIS IS A TIME - LIMITED APPOINTMENT WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 3 YEARS .

The Research Project Specialist will provide day-to-day coordination, oversight, and management for a federally funded clinical trial evaluating a nutrition intervention for adults with pancreatic cancer. Our research lab focuses on the development and implementation of nutrition interventions, such as dietary coaching, nutrition counseling, and peer support, for adults receiving cancer treatment.

The Research Project Specialist will coordinate recruitment and retention of study participants, including screening potentially eligible participants, consenting participants, educating participants about study procedures, scheduling study assessments and activities, sending approved reminders, and following up with participants as needed. This position will also coordinate with clinic staff, oncology providers, the study dietitian, and research team members to support recruitment, intervention delivery, participant follow-up, and study implementation.

The Research Project Specialist will support study documentation, data management, and ongoing monitoring of study progress, including documentation in OnCore, REDCap, and study files; tracking recruitment, enrollment, retention, intervention completion, and assessment completion; and preparing study progress updates for the PI and research team. The position will also assist with IRB-related documents, protocol amendments, continuing reviews, recruitment materials, and other regulatory or study documentation.

The Research Project Specialist may also assist with participant interviews, qualitative and quantitative data management and analysis, preparation of reports and presentations, and manuscript writing. The position will attend lab meetings and study team meetings and may meet with patients in clinic when needed for recruitment, enrollment, or follow-up.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Experience in health-related clinical research.
• Experience recruiting research participants.
• Knowledge of IRB processes and human subject research requirements.
• Experience with REDCap or similiar research systems.
• Experience supporting research projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Specialist position.
  • Bachelor's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 1 year of related training or experience.
  • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least 5 years of related training and/or experience.
  • Master's and/or Doctorate in a discipline related to the field assigned.
  • Associate's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 3 years of related training or experience.
  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 5 years of experience related to the field assigned (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 4 years experience).
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal at least 9 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 6 years of experience).
  • None of the above