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Department Exercise and Sport Science - 318600 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 07/17/2026 Application Deadline 07/20/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant Position Number 20077377 Vacancy ID S027833 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 30 Work Schedule
Work hours (20 to 30 hours) will vary each week based on research participant needs; must be willing to work a flexible schedule
Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $18.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 08/03/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The mission of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center (Gfeller Center) is to improve the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of sport-related traumatic brain injuries through research, education, and clinical practice. The Center for the Study of Retired Athletes (CSRA) aims to: Learn about the spectrum of physical and mental challenges that former athletes face; Inform the sport and science communities about physical and mental health needs and challenges of former athletes; Facilitate the provision of medical care to former athletes in a clinical research setting; Empower current athletes to actively transition to a healthy and fulfilling life after sport participation.
Position Summary
Job responsibilities will be to assist Research Coordinators with the ANSWERS Research Study.
This position will be responsible for:
1) recruiting & scheduling participants
2) entering REDcap data
3) helping with in-person visits
4) meeting participants & patients and accompany them to all appointments
5) score neuropsychological data
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
Coursework in Exercise and Sport Science or related field.
Experience working with human subjects in a research setting
Experience with REDcap data entry, MRIs and Neuropsychological testing.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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