Social/Clinical Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$36,320–$62,096 Per Year
SKILLS
Biomedical Research, Childcare, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Data Collection, English Language, Genetics, Health Science, Healthcare, Higher Education, Leadership, Mobile Web Programming, Multilingual, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Online Communities, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performing Arts, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Qualitative Research, Recreation, Research Protocols, Retail, Scientific Research, Secondary School, Social Media, Spanish Language, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Videoconferencing Software, Web Programming, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chapel Hill, NC
POSTED
5 days ago

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Surgery - Plastic Reconstruct-414030 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 06/30/2026 Application Deadline 07/08/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Advanced Salary Grade Equivalent NC10 / GN10 Working Title Social/Clinical Research Assistant Position Number 20060648 Vacancy ID P021132 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $36,320 - $62,096 Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary 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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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

This position will serve as an Associate Clinical Research Coordinator within the Department of Surgery, working with Dr. Clara Lee on two NIH-funded research studies: Cultural and Linguistic Adaptation of a Breast Reconstruction Decision Tool and Dissemination of a breast reconstruction decision tool through social media and online communities.

The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the execution of clinical research protocols, including leading efforts in gathering, compiling, and reporting data for a variety of research studies.

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 with website and/or mobile application development and social media is desirable.
  • Experience with qualitative research methods and survey research is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
  • Candidates who are comfortable using website development software and video conferencing are desirable.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/321192

Contact Information

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
  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Assistant position.
  • Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in any field.

  • Associate's in any field and at least 2 years of experience.

  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 4 years of related experience (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 3 years of experience).

  • High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience.

  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal 8 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience).

  • None of the above

    • Do you have experience in clinical data collection?
  • yes

  • no

    • Do you have experience with Quality Control and Quality Assurance?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Describe your research project management related experience.

(Open Ended Question)

About the Company

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.sph.unc.edu/nutr/