Research Associate

Posting Information

Posting Information
Department
FPG Child Development Inst - 631200

Career Area
Research Professionals

Posting Open Date
07/02/2026

Application Deadline
07/05/2026

Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title
Research Associate

Position Number
20076795

Vacancy ID
S027758

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week
20

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
$30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date
07/29/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months or longer

Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) 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.

Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.

We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children's lives.

Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

This position includes supporting data analyses and dissemination efforts on a school-based research project for autistic middle school students. It also includes working on a team to support a large-scale systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions for autistic children and youth, which will involve screening, quality review, and data extraction.

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
-Experience in disseminating research or evidence-based practices to researchers (e.g., manuscripts, conference presentations) and community stakeholders (e.g., professional development presentations, electronic or print resources)
-Experience with implementation and procedural evaluation studies
-Experience with common educational and social-behavioral interventions for autistic individuals
-Knowledge of systematic review procedures including quality appraisals of single-case experimental design or group design studies

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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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.