Social/Clinical Research Assistant

UNC; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator, where you will play a crucial role in a groundbreaking study aimed at enhancing physical activity among adults with intellectual disabilities. This position offers the opportunity to engage directly with participants, support innovative research methodologies, and contribute to meaningful interventions that promote health and well-being. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, while gaining valuable experience in clinical research and program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research and participant recruitment.
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing study protocols and participant recruitment.
• Conduct study visits and manage data collection and entry.

Skills

Data Collection

Participant Recruitment

Qualitative Analysis

Program Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Position Overview

This position will serve as an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator within the UNC TEACCH Autism Program. The role involves supporting a NIH Stage 1 mixed methods study aimed at testing the feasibility, acceptability, fidelity, and efficacy of a multi-level physical activity intervention, Physical Activity and Community Empowerment (PACE).

Project Details

1. PACE Intervention: A 16-week program utilizing self-management strategies such as goal-setting, self-monitoring, and visual supports, delivered via an interactive web-based dashboard to help adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) engage more independently in physical activity.
2. Study Focus: Conducting a feasibility and piloting a randomized controlled trial with 120 adults with ID across North Carolina and Arkansas, measuring the efficacy of PACE on increasing physical activity.
3. Goals: To lay the groundwork for large-scale efficacy-effectiveness trials, promote healthy behaviors, and explore long-term impacts on preventing dementia and improving well-being in adults with ID.

Additional Responsibilities

Supporting the HEELS 2 Transition program and related research projects, which involve supporting young adults with ID in seeking inclusive postsecondary education, transition skills, program evaluations, interviews, qualitative analyses, and intervention studies involving eLearning modules and toolkits.

Key Duties

• Assist with executing study protocols, including screening and recruiting participants.
• Conduct study visits and collect, enter, and review data.