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Soc/Clin Research Assistant
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Posting Information
Department
Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
05/18/2026
Application Deadline
05/22/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number
20076366
Vacancy ID
S027444
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible hours), occasional evening or weekend work may be needed.
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date
05/25/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
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.
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 Research Assistant (RA) will provide focused data management and administrative support for the Carolinas RESPOND study, an NIH-funded research project testing a social network-based public health intervention to interrupt HIV transmission in North Carolina. The RA will primarily maintain and operate existing REDCap and R-based workflows and contribute to incremental improvements over time. The RA will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and intervention team to maintain data collection tools and databases, manage study participant records, operate and update established pipelines to migrate and clean data, and regularly run and develop internal summary or quality control reports. As a steward of the study’s data, the RA will be principally responsible for responding to requests to compile and clean data and may contribute to the preparation and dissemination of findings, all while adhering to all IRB, confidentiality, and data security requirements. This position will also provide occasional project management support, which may include preparing materials for IRB review, taking meeting notes, organizing and submitting receipts, and maintaining shared file drives. The RA will report directly to the study’s PI, Dr. Ann Dennis.
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
Experience using the R programming language.
Experience using REDCap to design data collection tools and/or manage data.
Familiarity with human subjects research or research ethics.
Familiarity with best practices for handling sensitive research data.
Experience working with populations affected by HIV or related health conditions.
Experience using REDCap to design data collection tools and/or manage data.
Familiarity with human subjects research or research ethics.
Familiarity with best practices for handling sensitive research data.
Experience working with populations affected by HIV or related health conditions.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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