Job Details
Posting Number: PG196017TM
Position Number: 48CK38
Position Type: Temporary
Essential Job Duties: The department at UNC-Chapel Hill seeks a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our collaborative team. Our department is dedicated to advancing the understanding of trauma recovery and developing interventions that improve outcomes for trauma survivors. We believe that contributing to research that helps people heal after trauma is both meaningful and rewarding work — and that our success begins with our people.
The team is made up of researchers, clinicians, and staff who share a passion for discovery, service, and professional growth. Trauma survivors are placed at the center of all we do, and we strive to create a community where every team member can contribute to science while developing their own skills, leadership, and career trajectory.
This position is an excellent opportunity for recent college graduates or post-baccalaureate students interested in gaining hands-on clinical research experience prior to pursuing graduate, medical, or other advanced training.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Principal Investigators, Managing Director, Project Managers, and senior coordinators on several ongoing and upcoming clinical research studies
- Assist with study start-up activities and regulatory documentation
- Screen and recruit participants, obtain informed consent, and conduct study visits and follow-up surveys (in-person and by phone)
- Collect, enter, and verify research data with high attention to detail
- Maintain study materials, including manuals of procedures and study logs
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across UNC and partner institutions
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research while gaining skills in clinical trials, data collection, regulatory compliance, and participant engagement, all within a supportive, mission-driven team.
Is Time Limited: Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length: TBD
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer:
- Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
- Enhance your career with LEAD courses
- Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Job City & State: Chapel Hill, NC
Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title: UTS - Temporary Research Assistant at UNC Chapel Hill
Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm (Hybrid)
Other Work/Responsibilities: Other duties as needed.
Minimum Experience/Education: 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.
Department Required Skills:
- Knowledge of research best practices and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to successfully implement study protocols, recruit and enroll study participants, and collect and maintain data
- Significant attention to detail with the ability to balance multiple competing priorities
- Ability to work with a variety of people in a professional, effective, and diplomatic manner, with excellent communication skills and a strong focus on customer service
- Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a genuine interest in patient-centered research
- Prior research or clinical experience preferred but not required — training will be provided
- Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative academic research environment
Required License or Certification: N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?: No
Commercial Driver's License Required?: No
Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.00/hourly
Job Open Date: 06/02/2026
Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/231161
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