Research Associate

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Globl Hlth and Infect Disease-427801 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 11/02/2026 Application Deadline 11/16/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Research Associate Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 20079329 Vacancy ID NF0010155 Full Time/Part Time Part-Time Permanent FTE 0.75 Hours per week 30 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $48,000 - $70,000 (prorated for 0.75 FTE) Proposed Start Date 11/16/2026

Position Information

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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.

Position Summary

The Research Associate will support the successful implementation and oversight of domestic and international clinical, observational, and behavioral research studies by coordinating study activities, ensuring data quality, and assisting with project management throughout the research lifecycle in the Institute of Global Health and Infectious Diseases. This role collaborates closely with Principal Investigators, Project Managers, study teams, and external partners to maintain protocol compliance, support participant recruitment and retention, oversee data collection and quality assurance processes, and contribute to the development of study documentation, manuals, training materials, and operational procedures.

Key responsibilities include: monitoring and improving data quality through data entry, quality control, reporting, and issue resolution; assisting with protocol development, database management, regulatory and operational documentation; coordinating remote and study visits; managing participant engagement and retention activities; ensuring accurate collection and documentation of study procedures and laboratory specimens; and providing participant education related to study requirements.

The position also supports continuous process improvement initiatives, staff training, SOP development, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Subjects Protection (HSP), HIPAA, and other applicable research standards.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the successful execution of complex research projects from study start-up through closeout

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Previous research experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

REDCap development and data management experience.

Working with research teams in a resource-limited setting.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Ashley Jones Department Contact Telephone or Email ashley_jones@med.unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline

• None of the above

• • Do you have research experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have REDCap database experience?

• Yes

• No