Soc/Clin Research Specialist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Women’s Health Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Research Specialist to support the CHAP Child Follow-Up Study under Dr. Heather Hazlett, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry.

You will coordinate and conduct in-person neurodevelopmental assessments with study participants, prepare materials, administer standardized tests, score and document results, and manage follow-up visits, roughly three hours per participant.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct in-person neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Prepare assessment materials and administer standardized neurodevelopmental tests.
• Score and document assessment results and data entry.
• Schedule follow-up visits and coordinate with study staff.

Skills

Neurodevelopmental assessments

Research coordination

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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

The Center for Women’s Health Research ( CWHR ) is seeking a Research Specialist to support the CHAP Child Follow-Up Study under the direction of Dr. Heather Hazlett, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry.

The Research Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and conducting in-person neurodevelopmental assessments with study participants enrolled in the CHAP Child Follow-Up Study. Participants who consent to participate will be scheduled by study staff for follow-up visits. The Research Specialist will prepare assessment materials, administer standardized neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological assessments, score and document assessment results. The position requires approximately three hours per participant visit, including visit preparation, assessment administration, scoring, documentation, and data 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

• Demonstrated experience administering standardized neurodevelopmental or neuropsychological assessments
• Experience working with children and families in a research, clinical, or educational setting
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and multidisciplinary research teams

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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.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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