Research Assistant
Full Time
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Department
Ctr Health Prom and Dis Prev-633200
Career Area
Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
03/22/2023
Application Deadline
04/02/2023
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN06
Working Title
Research Assistant
Position Number
20054024
Vacancy ID
P017087
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
3 Years
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00a-5:00p
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$33,000 - $35,000
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Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The goal of the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) is to prevent chronic disease and reduce health disparities. Investigators and staff at HPDP work with communities to conduct research, provide training and translate research findings into policy and practice. Research areas include nutrition and physical activity, cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, healthy food access, cancer prevention and control, children’s health, rural health, and health equity. HPDP is part of a network of 26 CDC Prevention Research Centers across the United States.
Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
This Research Assistant position (Permanent Time-Limited 3 years) will work with the Children’s Healthy Weight Research group on the Screen Time project (National Institutes of Health R01 funded study). They will lead recruitment and data collection with children 3-8 years old and parent(s) both in the lab and at the child’s home.
The Research Assistant will assist in creating, prepping, and testing materials for recruitment and data collection. Monitor the study email for questions from participants. Assist the project manager and postdoc with data checking for accuracy and completeness. Assist with data entry and cleaning. Lead Bank of America gift card management and procurement and receipt of incentives. Learn about and assist on other projects within the research group as needed. Be trained on all study protocols.
Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required for data collection.
This Research Assistant position (Permanent Time-Limited 3 years) will work with the Children’s Healthy Weight Research group on the Screen Time project (National Institutes of Health R01 funded study). They will lead recruitment and data collection with children 3-8 years old and parent(s) both in the lab and at the child’s home.
The Research Assistant will assist in creating, prepping, and testing materials for recruitment and data collection. Monitor the study email for questions from participants. Assist the project manager and postdoc with data checking for accuracy and completeness. Assist with data entry and cleaning. Lead Bank of America gift card management and procurement and receipt of incentives. Learn about and assist on other projects within the research group as needed. Be trained on all study protocols.
Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required for data collection.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to homes.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Bachelors degree in public health, health behavior, exercise science, nutrition, psychology, social work, or related field with a minimum of 1 year work experience.
- Experience using research protocols to recruit and collect data on participants.
- Experience and knowledge with the young children.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
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