Research Assistant

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Sheps Ctr for Hlth Serv Res-633100 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 06/25/2026 Application Deadline 07/14/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent NC09 / GN08 Working Title Research Assistant Position Number 20038748 Vacancy ID P021146 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, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $47,000 - $53,000 Pay Band Information

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Position Summary Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization, cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general public.

Position Summary

This position is for a research assistant within The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The purpose of the position is to assist with data collection for multiple ongoing research projects and clinical trials within the Program on Aging, Chronic Illness, and Long-term Care. The research assistant will work independently within long-term care settings (including assisted living communities and nursing homes) to recruit and consent study participants - residents, family members, and staff - and administer questionnaires or other instruments to participants. The data collector will complete other tasks to support the research study as directed; this might include study equipment management, literature review searches, project material development, analysis, and others. Travel may be required; travel up to two hours from Chapel Hill may occur dependent on the ongoing studies. Some occasional overnight travel is required.

This is a time-limited position with an expected duration of 3 years with a possibility of being extended beyond 3 years.

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

• Relevant training and experience and/or a bachelor's degree or higher with a concentration in the premedical sciences or public health, and experience conducting scientific research.
• Experience working with health care staff is also desirable.
• Experience working with older adults in long-term care settings and/or with cognitive

impairment is highly 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/321455

Contact Information

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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
• List of References

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