Research Specialist
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

Neurology-411801

Research Professionals

No

11/26/2024

12/10/2024

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Research Specialist - Journey

GN10

Research Specialist

20056841

P019893

Full-Time Permanent

40

Monday - Friday; 8:00am- 5:00pm

CHAPEL HILL, NC

North Carolina, US

$51,000 - $53,560

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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 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.

This position will provide specialized research to the Boerwinkle Clinical and Research fMRI lab in the Neurology Department. The position will study the resting state fMRI primarily childhood epilepsy and other neurological disorders for both clinical and research purposes.

Primary responsibilities include managing and analyzing individual patient resting state MRI data. Responsibilities include performing moderate to complex specific laboratory procedures, testing etc, utilizing techniques and technology related to this specialized scientific field.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

The candidate must be comfortable with programming in Matlab and a statistical language including R, Statistica, and/or SPSS. Previous specialized laboratory experience is required. Must be knowledgeable in the use of specialized laboratory equipment. Working knowledge of lab procedures, techniques and testing related to specialized scientific field.

Experience with prior neuroimaging research experience and familiarity with analysis of functional and structural MRI data (knowledge of FSL, Brainsuite, Freesurfer).

Not Applicable.