Research Assistant

Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

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The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization, cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general public.

The Research Assistant will work on the Holistic Evaluation to Advance Research in Dementia ( HEARD) study and other research efforts as needed. The purpose of this position is to recruit participants, gather and clean data. This position involves:
- Recruiting participants and obtaining consents from family members'/legally authorized representatives
- Traveling to recruited sites and administering the HEARD instruments to participants via interview
- Ensuring that collected data is entered correctly into the study's Qualtrics system
- Project administrative duties including preparing project mailings and other tasks as needed.

Similar tasks related to other projects in addition to HEARD in the Program on Aging, Chronic Illness, and Long-Term Care may be assigned.

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

* Experience with primary data collection studies
* Experience working with people living with dementia in a research setting
* Knowledge of long-term care settings, including assisted living and skilled nursing

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.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.