Soc/Clin Research Specialist

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Multiple positions fall under this posting. By applying to this posting, applicants will be considered for all. Posting Information Posting Information Department Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date Posting Open Date 04/23/2026 Application Deadline Application Deadline 07/12/2026 Position Type Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Position Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist Position Number Position Number 20035397, 20034199, 20034430, 20037977, 20030357, 20038214, 20037084, 20011222 Vacancy ID Vacancy ID S027191 Full-time/Part-time Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 20 Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8a-5p. May necessarily fluctuate to meet the research needs of the position. 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 UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute ( NCI )-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach. These part-time positions will support our members plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate social/clinical research in support of research, or develop, public programs and policies. Social/clinical research includes behavioral, economic, educational, public health/medical, public policy, sociology, mental health, criminal justice and closely related areas. Social/clinical researchers create or validate theories through data/information collection, documentation and analysis with a goal of description and explanation. The range of duties may include, but is not limited to: developing methodology, database development and management, data/information collection and analysis, project administration, program and/or policy development and evaluation, preparing publications and reports and related products, project planning and design, communication, instruction and public education. 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. Management Preferences Knowledge and/or interest in Cancer-related research Special Physical/Mental Requirements n/a Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Multiple positions fall under this posting. By applying to this posting, applicants will be considered for all. Optional and Required Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 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