Research Technician - Layton

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a motivated research tech to support the UNC Academy of Educators Project. The role focuses on collecting and analyzing data in biomedical workforce education, offering opportunities for professional development and involvement in research dissemination.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities for career growth

Exclusive perks including discounts and savings

Qualifications

• Experience in data collection and analysis.
• Understanding of experimental design and the scientific method.
• Ability to work with educational research approaches.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data on biomedical workforce education.
• Participate in dissemination of research findings.
• Gain experience and knowledge in scientific training and education.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Graphical/data visualization

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks asone 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 ofprofessional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoyexclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

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

We are seeking a motivated research tech to collect and analyze data on biomedical workforce education, training, and development as part of the UNC Academy of Educators Project: Kathleen Rao Scholarship Award - 'Validating productivity metrics to increase education research trainee outcomes evaluation efficiency Project.' The research tech will assist in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and will participate in dissemination. The research tech will gain an understanding of biological and biomedical doctoral-level scientific training and research; an understanding of experimental design, methods, and the scientific method; and will gain experience with scientific writing. The selected individual will build on existing graphical/data visualization skills, statistical analysis skills, and/or data management skills. This experience will provide the research tech with experience combining scientific knowledge/methods with an educational research approach to assess training, programs, and professional development opportunities on PhD career outcomes and biomedical workforce development impacts. The research tech will have opportunities to present study findings at local and/or regional meetings/conferences as available (e.g., Departmental Seminars, UNC BioSTAR Directors' Meeting, UNC AOE Events) to help disseminate findings to the biomedical research community.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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