Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.

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.

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.

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable individual to join our team in recruiting participants for our study focused on dietary and exercise interventions, with a particular emphasis on osteoarthritis prevention programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of dietary and exercise interventions, knowledge about osteoarthritis and prevention programs, and the ability to work effectively in a mobile work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruit participants for the study, ensuring a diverse and representative sample.
Conduct screening visits to assess eligibility and gather necessary information.
Ensure protocol fidelity and maintain high standards in program delivery.
Utilize Microsoft Office applications and database applications proficiently.
Foster strong relationships with individuals from diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Make administrative and procedural decisions, formulating independent judgments in line with research policies and protocols.
Work independently, accept responsibility, delegate tasks, collaborate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and adapting to various settings and conditions to ensure successful project outcomes.

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

Knowledge in group- based dietary programs, lifestyle diet and nutrition programs, and/or behavioral change programs, with emphasis on healthy weight and physical activity program delivery for older adults with comorbid health conditions.

Proficiency in maintaining protocol fidelity.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, familiarity with database applications.

Proficiency in research coordination.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships with individuals who have diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and formulate independent judgments consistent with research policies, practices, and protocols.

Ability to work independently; accept responsibility; delegate.

Prior human subjects research experience preferred.

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.

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.