Social/Clinical Research Specialist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$64,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Biomedical Research, Childcare, Clinical Data Collection, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Database Administration, Database Programming, Employee Retention, Genetics, Health Science, Healthcare, Higher Education, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Military, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performing Arts, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Recreation, Research Protocols, Retail, Scientific Research, Secondary School, Staff Motivation, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chapel Hill, NC
POSTED
5 days ago

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Psychiatry - Research-412250 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 06/29/2026 Application Deadline 07/07/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent NC15 / GN11 Working Title Social/Clinical Research Specialist Position Number 20077145, 20077146, 20077147 Vacancy ID P021152 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 Years Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $50,000 - $64,000 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 a Clinical Research Coordinator within the Department of Psychiatry's Institute for Trauma Recovery (https://www.med.unc.edu/itr/). The Institute for Trauma Recovery has two overarching goals. The first goal is to increase understanding of how adverse posttraumatic neuropsychiatric sequelae (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, pain, depression, and other somatic symptoms) develop after traumatic stress exposure (e.g., motor vehicle collision, military deployment, sexual assault). The second goal is to use this knowledge to develop and test interventions that prevent these outcomes. Our primary strategy to achieve these goals is to recruit and retain outstanding, talented, self-motivated staff, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty who are passionate about improving the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma. The Institute for Trauma Recovery invites applications for a Clinical Research Coordinator to help advance this mission.

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, and conduct of multiple clinical research study protocols, including independently collecting and recording data, project administration, and communication with various stakeholders.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. This includes the ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.
  • Strong experience with REDCap and External Data Capturing systems like Viedoc.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word in order to create memos, letters, reports, charts, and email materials.

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

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Weekend work occasionally Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/321562

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

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter

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 Specialist position.
  • Bachelor's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 1 year of related training or experience.

  • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least 5 years of related training and/or experience.

  • Master's and/or Doctorate in a discipline related to the field assigned.

  • Associate's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 3 years of related training or experience.

  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 5 years of experience related to the field assigned (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 4 years experience).

  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal at least 9 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 6 years of experience).

  • None of the above

    • Do you have experience with written and verbal communications in a professional office setting?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Are you proficient with Microsoft Office?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have database programming experience and/or experience with management of an online database such as REDCap?
  • Yes

  • No

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/