Soc/Clin Research Assistant-CIND

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care centers

Discounts for performing arts events

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time temporary Social Clin Research Assistant to support an infant brain development study. You will recruit and screen participants, coordinate visits and help with data collection, including participation during MRI sessions with families.

The role emphasizes teamwork with neuroscience and psychology colleagues, requires a bachelor's degree, and offers opportunities to contribute to pediatric neurodevelopment research

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience with research recruitment and scheduling is preferred.
• Coursework in psychology or neuroscience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and screen research subjects for a brain development study.
• Schedule visits, assist data collection during study visits.
• Attend research MRI scans with families and support scans.

Education

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

Posting Information

Department: CIND -CarolinaInstitute for ND - 429401

Career Area: Research Professionals

Posting Open Date: 08/18/2026

Application Deadline: 08/25/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Soc/Clin Research Assistant-CIND

Position Number: 20073102

Vacancy ID: S027975

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

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

Position Information

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 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: Full time (100% FTE) temporary Social Clinical Research Assistant to support a new study of brain development in infants with Down syndrome. Responsibilities will include recruitment and screening of research subjects, scheduling subject visits, assisting data collection on study visits, attending research MRI scans with family to assist in obtaining brain MRI scans (e.g., implement behavior management strategies), and post-visit activities such as processing subject compensation, sending out post visit feedback materials, and data upload and/or transfer.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences:

• Coursework in psychology, neuroscience or related field.
• Direct experience obtaining research MRI scans with young children.
• Other experiences working with children, ideally with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/324091

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Posting Contact Information

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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.