Research Assistant

Research Assistant

The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute is one of the nation's oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation's leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence. FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to addressing the critical issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as the ways that educational inequality and barriers to inclusion impact children's wellbeing.

This position requires to work in person and remote. The Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute is looking to hire one paid research assistant (RA) for six to nine months. RA would be expected to commit to at least 20 hours of work per week while projects are active. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Dr. Boyd conducts research that includes analysis of parent-child interaction videos from multiple funded projects related to the development of autistic children. Videos will be coded related to child communication and social behaviors. RA will assist with coding research tasks; these tasks may evolve, but the work initially consists of coding research videos. RAs with advanced skill sets may have opportunities to take on more challenging tasks as research projects develop. As part of the RA work, we would discuss the development of these projects and the process of academic research.

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:

• Prefer candidates with experience with observational coding systems
• Prefer candidates with experience with autistic individuals
• Attention to detail and consistency

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.