Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100

Research Professionals

03/03/2026

03/10/2026

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Soc/Clin Research Assistant

20074959

S026958

Part-Time Temporary

24

Monday – Friday, flexible work hours (in-person and remote working possible)

North Carolina, US

$20.00 per hour

6 months or less

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 currently ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $15 million annually in awarded grants 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 1900 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 140 graduate students. The Department is also home to the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic, which provides therapeutic treatment and assessment services to a variety of constituencies on campus and in the community.

The postholder will contribute to multiple research projects under the direction of Dr. Paschal Sheeran. These projects include:

• A meta-analysis of behavioral interventions to prevent infection by COVID-19 funded by NSF
• Development of a website of materials that are effective in promoting quit intentions and smoking cessation funded by NCI
• An analysis of behavior change techniques that are effective in improving physical activity

The postholder will also help to manage the workload of undergraduate research assistants and contribute to dissemination of the research.

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Coursework in Psychology, Public Health or relevant social science discipline

N/A