clinical research assistant Chapel Hill, NC
UNC School of Medicine
Full Time
Chapel Hill, NC
45493 - 31200 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Posting Information
Department
Psychology and Neuroscience-319100
Career Area
Laboratory Management and Services
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
07/10/2023
Application Deadline
07/21/2023
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN08
Working Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number
20057026
Vacancy ID
P017775
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
2-year time-limited
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Mon – Fri, 8-5
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$31,200 - $45,493
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
Position Summary
This position is located in the Psychology and Neuroscience Department within the College of Arts and Sciences. The primary purpose of this position is to advance the research led by Dr. Stacey Daughters and assist in lab management. The research assistant will primarily contribute to a study examining the neural correlates of opiate use disorder using electroencephalogram (EEG) and will be conducted in collaboration between the BRANE Lab (http://branelab.web.unc.edu/) in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and the Carolina Center for Neurostimulation (CCN; http://www.carolinaneurostimulation.org/) in the Department of Psychiatry.
The Research Assistant position has responsibilities that will include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) Study coordination and monitoring, including but not limited to assisting with protocol development, maintaining study files, recruitment, retention and tracking of study participants, supporting student research assistants, connecting with the various personnel involved in the study
(2) Data collection, including self-report, interview, behavioral, biological, diagnostic and/or EEG at UNC, community substance use treatment centers, and public locations throughout the Triangle area.
(3) Data entry and management.
The Research Assistant position has responsibilities that will include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) Study coordination and monitoring, including but not limited to assisting with protocol development, maintaining study files, recruitment, retention and tracking of study participants, supporting student research assistants, connecting with the various personnel involved in the study
(2) Data collection, including self-report, interview, behavioral, biological, diagnostic and/or EEG at UNC, community substance use treatment centers, and public locations throughout the Triangle area.
(3) Data entry and management.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
This position will require some prior volunteer or job experience conducting human subjects research involving face-to-face interactions with participants in a laboratory setting; excellent professionalism, organizational, and customer service skills; and excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Relevant research experience is preferred. Experience with EEG and computerized behavioral task data acquisition, substance use research, and research study coordination is preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Weekend work occasionally
