What are the responsibilities and job description for the Soc/Clin Research Assistant position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
Surgery - Surgical Oncology - 414020
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
04/16/2026
Application Deadline
04/20/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number
20075609
Vacancy ID
S027141
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
20
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Associate Clinical Research Coordinator of clinical research projects in liver disease. The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the execution of clinical research protocols, including leading the efforts in gathering, compiling, and reporting data for a variety of research studies. The position will be responsible for the organization and management of the UNC Liver Regional Therapies Registry and other cancer study databases.
The responsibilities include identification and recruitment of eligible populations, collection and compilation of data, and conveying accurate information to clinical investigators, basic scientists, bioinformaticians, and the UNC Institutional Review Board and/or Clinical Protocol Office while adhering to CITI research ethics and HIPAA regulations. This position will establish an overall plan for the administration of ongoing research projects and will serve as the contact person for the study participants, research personnel, work study students, and investigators. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining relationship and encouraging collaborate research with multiple clinicians and researchers. The position will also assist in preparation of manuscripts and presentations. The Primary Investigator of the research is a surgeon and can provide guidance for those interested in pursuing an advanced degree in medicine or science.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Experience initiating and updating IRB and PRC applications
Experience in an oncology-related field with project coordinator and/or database management
Experience with Epic@UNC, RedCap, Access, or other Microsoft Office programs
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Surgery - Surgical Oncology - 414020
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
04/16/2026
Application Deadline
04/20/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number
20075609
Vacancy ID
S027141
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
20
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Associate Clinical Research Coordinator of clinical research projects in liver disease. The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the execution of clinical research protocols, including leading the efforts in gathering, compiling, and reporting data for a variety of research studies. The position will be responsible for the organization and management of the UNC Liver Regional Therapies Registry and other cancer study databases.
The responsibilities include identification and recruitment of eligible populations, collection and compilation of data, and conveying accurate information to clinical investigators, basic scientists, bioinformaticians, and the UNC Institutional Review Board and/or Clinical Protocol Office while adhering to CITI research ethics and HIPAA regulations. This position will establish an overall plan for the administration of ongoing research projects and will serve as the contact person for the study participants, research personnel, work study students, and investigators. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining relationship and encouraging collaborate research with multiple clinicians and researchers. The position will also assist in preparation of manuscripts and presentations. The Primary Investigator of the research is a surgeon and can provide guidance for those interested in pursuing an advanced degree in medicine or science.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Experience initiating and updating IRB and PRC applications
Experience in an oncology-related field with project coordinator and/or database management
Experience with Epic@UNC, RedCap, Access, or other Microsoft Office programs
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Salary : $20 - $25