Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm, although flexible work schedule may be considered.

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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.

The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute ( FPG) is one of the nation's oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation's leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.

FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to creating a place where everyone is welcome, supported, and has the resources they need to grow and thrive regardless of identity, origin, or difference in circumstances as well as engaging in work that addresses critical issues related to educational inequality and barriers to inclusion that impact children's wellbeing.

Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.

We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children's lives.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Equity Research Action Coalition at Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute seeks a Research Assistant to support projects related to addressing disparities in health, economic, and early care and education with a focus on strengthening high quality, culturally responsive practices through research, practice, and policies. The position will conduct qualitative and quantitative research and use written and verbal communication skills to document research findings. The Research Assistant will provide technical assistance to internal/external partners, arrange research discussions and contribute content which may be included in podcasts, policy briefs, reports, and/or traditional, peer-reviewed research papers. In addition to supporting research, this position will perform financial administrative duties such as compiling required documents to create vendor, research participant, and collaborator accounts within the designated University database(s) plus enter and track financial transactions in the finance databases used to pay internal/external parties providing services to the Coalition.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

* Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite such as Office, Excel, and PowerPoint and equivalent productivity tools in Google such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills to provide timely updates on work in progress.
* Ability to connect to meetings virtually using Zoom, Teams, and/or Google.

* Experience entering and tracking financial transactions into accounts payable databases to ensure research participants, collaborators and vendors are paid in a timely manner.
* Experience communicating with internal and external parties as needed to provide technical assistance and arrange research discussions such as focus groups and in-depth interviews.
* Experience interacting with external research partners, community members and researchers, to compile data required for these parties to become vendors in designated University database(s).

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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.