Social/Clinical Research Assistant

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; some weekends and evenings may be required. 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 an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator within the Institute for Trauma Recovery in the Department of Psychiatry. 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 Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator assists with the execution of study protocols, including screening and recruiting study participants, conducting study visits, and collecting, entering, and reviewing study data. The primary purpose of this position is to support the PIs, Institute Managing Director, Research Project Manager, and lead coordinators on several current and pending research projects. Duties will include supporting the lead coordinator with study start‑up activities, assisting in conducting study activities, tracking patients in the study, conducting telephone surveys with enrolled participants, screening potentially eligible patients and consenting patients, as well as maintaining accurate and updated manuals of procedures for the studies. 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 Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with a diverse group of team members, stakeholders, and study participants. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Specialized knowledge in clinical research principles. Ability to utilize analytical reasoning and strategic decision‑making to bring creative solutions to problems and seek conflict resolution. Experience using REDCap, Viedoc, or similar EDC systems. 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. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Assistant position. Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in any field. Associate's in any field and at least 2 years of experience. Combination of post‑high school education and experience to equal at least 4 years of related experience (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 3 years of experience). High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience. Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal 8 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience). None of the above * Do you have knowledge and experience with data management and clinical research methods? yes no * Do you have proven analytical and reasoning skill sets? yes no * Briefly describe your experience using REDCap, Viedoc or other EDC systems. (Open Ended Question) #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill