Research Study Coordinator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Study Coordinator for the Biomedical Res Imaging Ctr to lead imaging research studies with investigators and families. You will coordinate recruitment, schedule visits, and support data collection for pediatric/neonatal imaging projects.

The role requires collaboration with clinical teams, adherence to study protocols, and careful management of study information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience.
• Experience coordinating imaging studies with investigators and families is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and coordinate study subjects including mothers, newborns, children and families.
• Interact with study teams to implement imaging study protocols and manage study information.
• Organize data collection and entry for imaging research studies at BRIC.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Department:

Biomedical Res Imaging Ctr-426001

Career Area:

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

03/12/2026

Application Deadline:

09/03/2026

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent:

NC13 / GN09

Working Title:

Research Study Coordinator

Position Number:

20035292

Vacancy ID:

P020866

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

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional evenings/weekends.

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$45,130 - $55,000

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.


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:

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 primary purpose for this position is to work directly with investigators and other research personnel to initiate and execute imaging research studies at the BRIC. This position will be the primary contact for pediatric/neuroimaging/developmental-related research endeavors at the BRIC, and will work directly mothers, newborn babies, children, and families to assist them through study visits. This position will also work directly with a variety of clinical populations to collect research data for various studies at the BRIC. Major responsibilities include: recruitment and coordination of study subjects, communication across study teams to implement study protocols, management of study information, and data organization/collection/entry.

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 working directly children between 0-3 years of age, as well as with families and children of all ages
Experiencing working with people with a history of substance use disorder or adversity, and working with compassion and trauma-informed care
Ability to work in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner room. Employee will undergo safety screening and will need to complete required safety training (including radiation worker training) to work in this environment.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred
*Strong written and verbal skills, to communicate clearly with both the study team and research participants and families.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally