Research Specialist-CIND

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities seeks a Research Specialist-CIND to support multiple externally funded studies. You will manage data, perform analyses, and create visualizations while collaborating with a team of neurodevelopmental disorders experts.

A Bachelor's degree is required; prior clinical research experience is preferred. This full-time temporary position is located in North Carolina and offers a competitive hourly range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in clinical research is preferred.
• Ability to manage data and perform analyses with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage data collection, organization and quality control for externally funded studies.
• Perform data analysis and create visualizations to support research findings.
• Collaborate with a team of experts in neurodevelopmental disorders.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Data visualization

Neurodevelopmental disorders

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Research Specialist-CIND

Position Number: 20078475

Vacancy ID: S028033

Department: CIND -CarolinaInstitute for ND - 429401

Career Area: Research Professionals

Posting Open Date: 09/03/2026

Application Deadline: 09/07/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 40

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

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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 purpose of this position is to serve as a research assistant for multiple, externally funded research studies at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) at the UNC School of Medicine. The person in this position will be responsible for data management and organization, data analysis and visualization, and collaborating with a team of experts in neurodevelopmental disorders.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Experience working in a clinical research setting
• Training in neuroscience, human neuroimaging, or developmental psychology
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy or attention to detail
• Ability to gather data to accurately document procedures

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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.

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