Social/Clinical Research Specialist
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

Psychiatry - Research-412250

Research Professionals

No

12/17/2024

12/24/2024

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Journey

GN11

Social/Clinical Research Specialist

00060316

P019919

Full-Time Permanent

40

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

CHAPEL HILL, NC

North Carolina, US

$63,874 - $75,000

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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 ducation 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.

The Mother-Infant Biobehavioral Laboratory is part of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The primary purpose of this clinical research program is to explore the biological underpinnings of human social interactions and to understand how they are altered by biological and behavioral factors such as prenatal substance exposure or addiction, depression, pregnancy, lactation and environmental factors. A second purpose is to understand the influence these factors exert on long term physical and psychological health and disease susceptibility.

The primary purpose of this Social/Clinical Research Specialist position is to be responsible for planning all aspects of subject recruitment and retention, scheduling and conducting the various study protocols, the collection of data and data entry. The Research Specialist will develop and maintain collaborative relationships with various recruitment and participant support resources in the community.

The Research Specialist will be responsible for oversight, training, supervising and managing individual study coordinators, assistants and staff, ensuring the timely completion of each study, developing recruitment plans, assisting in managing study budgets, completing and maintenance of all study human subjects protocols, consents, and IRB communications (renewals, modifications, applications), as well as assisting in the day to day operation of the ongoing studies. This person will also lead community engagement, outreach and education efforts for the UNC site of a national 10-year study of child development.

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

Must be detail-oriented and conscientious, and be comfortable communicating with staff, investigators, and study participants. Ability to work and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a diverse team. Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Experience in prenatal substance use treatment and mental health. LCSW or other related research experience with pregnant or parenting women with perinatal substance use disorder.

Not Applicable.