Department:
Exercise and Sport Science - 318600
Career Area :
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date:
07/29/2026
Application Deadline:
08/10/2026
Position Type:
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title :
Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number:
20066644
Vacancy ID:
S027887
Full-time/Part-time:
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week:
30
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (30 to 40 hours a week), occasional evenings and weekends
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date:
08/31/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment:
6 months or longer
Be a Tar Heel!:
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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:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a major research university in the University of North Carolina System with student enrollment exceeding 29,000 students. The Department of Exercise and Sport Science (exss.unc.edu) supports an undergraduate program of over 1,400 undergraduate majors with three specialization areas (Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Professional, Sport Administration); a Master of Arts graduate program enrolling -60 students also with three specializations (Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Sport Administration); and a doctoral program in Human Movement Science in partnership with the UNC-CH School of Medicine (hmsc.unc.edu). The mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society. The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants. These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.
The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 39 full-time faculty, 9 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment/ adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, and 27 full-time EXSS staff members.
Position Summary:
This position will support multiple projects in the MOTION Science Institute and Sports Medicine Institute investigating the biomechanical and biological changes that occur following knee injury. The research assistant (RA) will be expected to work in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment.
Job responsibilities will include:
- Assist with all testing and data collection for several research studies
- Screen and recruit potential subjects, obtain informed consent, and gather clinical and research data
- Data entry, processing, and analysis (including but not limited to biomechanics and magnetic resonance imaging)
- Biospecimen collection and processing
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:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are necessary to obtain and exchange information with a variety of individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and with others in a research team setting to deal effectively with various levels of study personnel and external sources.
- Coursework in Exercise and Sport Science or related field.
- Coursework in anatomy, biology, biomedical or related field.
- Reliable transportation alternatives to go to clinic
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.
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