Associate Clinical Research Coordinator
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

Psychiatry - General-412202

Research Professionals

No

11/18/2024

12/02/2024

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Advanced

GN10

Associate Clinical Research Coordinator

20068106

P019849

Full-Time Permanent

40

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

CHAPEL HILL, NC

North Carolina, US

$55,886 - $68,305

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

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 supports the research, project, and grants management for Dr. Zev Nakamura, LCCC Member and Assistant Professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Nakamura's focus is to improve neuropsychiatric outcomes in patients with cancer. Dr. Nakamura is currently leading studies to test medication and behavioral interventions to improve cognitive outcomes in patients with cancer.

This position will serve as an Associate Clinical Research Coordinator within the Department of Psychiatry. The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the execution of clinical research protocols, including leading efforts in gathering, compiling, and reporting data for a variety of research studies.

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

Must be able to use considerable judgement and skills in performing work assignments. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Knowledge in an interdisciplinary field that may include natural, social, and humanities field of studies not limited to Psychology/Psychiatry, Public Health, Sociology.

Candidates with the following are encouraged to apply: managing multi-site or multidisciplinary research projects; study recruitment, consent, and interviewing research participants with a medical diagnosis or chronic illness; conducting literature reviews; grant writing; basic quantitative data analysis using Excel, R, Stata or SAS; building surveys and databases through Qualtrics and/or RedCAP, preparing reports to funding agencies; preparing and managing research budgets; preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication; preparing reports and applications to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Data and Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs), and in-depth knowledge of and facility with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Ability to communicate with a variety of individuals in clinical settings, including patients, caregivers, and clinical staff. Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and respectfully with individuals by phone, virtual conferencing (e.g., Zoom), in person and by electronic messaging and mail. Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects through organization, time management, and proactive prioritization with Supervisor and Team.

Not Applicable.

Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally