Department | Peds-AIR-412002 |
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Career Area | Research Professionals |
Is this an internal only recruitment? | No |
Posting Open Date | 01/30/2024 |
Application Deadline | 05/20/2024 |
Position Type | Permanent Staff (SHRA) |
Position Title | Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey |
Salary Grade Equivalent | GN08 |
Working Title | Social/Clinical Research Assistant |
Position Number | 20053896 |
Vacancy ID | P018630 |
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 | $40,944 - $52,000 |
Pay Band Information | To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet. |
Be a Tar Heel! | 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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. |
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. OUR VISION Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding. OUR MISSION 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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce. Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research. |
Position Summary | The Division of Allergy and Immunology serves the children of North Carolina in the diagnosis and treatment of known or suspected immune deficiencies and allergic diseases, including food and environmental allergies. Within the Division, established and anticipated research studies conducted by the Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) supports a nationally recognized program. The program is dedicated to the study of new medicines and treatments, laboratory studies involving allergies and desensitization (mice and human subjects), and the education of community physicians, allied health professionals, and the public. The Social/Clinical Research Assistant will be part of a group of research staff in the Food Allergy Initiative recruiting for various industry and government funded projects. They will primarily support the SUNBEAM study conducted in collaboration with the UNC Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Duties will include recruitment for study participants, data entry, making preparations for study participant visits, basic lab specimen processing, and possible weekend on-call hours. This position will be required to screen, provide information to, and obtain informed consent from potential study participants. It will also provide administrative and organizational support to the study coordinators. |
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
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Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
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Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/273785 |
Office of Human Resources Contact Information | 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. |
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |