Social/Clinical Research Specialist

Posting Information Department: Psychiatry - Research-412250 Career Area: Research Professionals Posting Open Date: 07/06/2026 Application Deadline: 09/02/2026 Open Until Filled: No Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title: Social/Clinical Research Specialist Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number: 20068826, 20068825 Vacancy ID: NF0009862 Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent

FTE: 1

Hours per week: 40 Position Location: North Carolina, US Hiring Range: $62,000 - $77,000 Proposed Start Date: 07/27/2026 Position Information 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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC‑Chapel Hill offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. 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 This position will serve as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator within the Institute for Trauma Recovery. The Institute for Trauma Recovery seeks to advance understanding of trauma recovery and develop interventions that improve recovery. The foundation of our success is our fantastic team of faculty and staff. Our team believes that achieving new discoveries for trauma survivors around the globe, via observational studies and randomized controlled trials, is an extremely meaningful and satisfying way to spend one’s professional life. We work to place the trauma survivor at the center of all of our decisions and to serve them through our work. We continuously work to create a community where our team members serve trauma survivors and actualize their career growth and individual leadership potential. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, conduct, and evaluation of multi‑faceted clinical research protocols, including study execution, developing strategies and solutions to improve study processes and execution, providing reviews of other team members’ work product, and serving as mentor and subject matter expert. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Principal Investigators (PIs) and Institute Manager on several current and pending research projects. This position will be responsible for a broad range of duties related to planning, organizing, executing, and monitoring the implementation of new and existing clinical trials and other research initiatives. Duties will include supporting the PI with maintaining research methods, tracking patients in the study, provide feedback and suggestion on the development/revision of research protocols and regulatory correspondence as well as maintaining accurate and updated manuals of procedures for the studies. This position will serve as senior coordinator on one or more of the ongoing clinical trials in the institute. In addition to the above, this position will assist with study design, and the development of study procedures, budget management, and regulatory oversight. This position will be responsible for supervising research staff and student volunteers. 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. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Specialized knowledge in clinical research principles. Ability to plan and design methodologies for monitoring data collection. Ability to take a leadership role in implementing changes in design of clinical research management. Ability to problem solve and resolve quality control issues by changing processes. Strong problem solving skills. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Not applicable Special Physical/Mental Requirements Not applicable Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Quick Link Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Ammie Senn, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email View email address on click.appcast.io Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill