Research Assistant

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 UJMT LAUNCH D43 training program is hiring a Research Assistant for short-term research training at UNC -Chapel Hill. The UJMT LAUNCH D43 is an NIH funded training program, administratively housed in the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, with a long history of success in training both US and international scholars and fellows. In this short-term (1-3 month) position, the RA will present and discuss their research findings to faculty and staff, develop abstracts and prepare manuscripts for submission, and engage in other program activities as required by the UJMT LAUNCH D43 PI, mentors, and program staff. 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 Experience with preparation of manuscripts and abstracts Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities 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 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill