What are the responsibilities and job description for the Soc/Clin Research Specialist position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
04/23/2026
Application Deadline
06/30/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Specialist
Position Number
20035397, 20034199, 20034430, 20037977, 20030357, 20038214, 20037084, 20011222
Vacancy ID
S027191
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
20
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8a-5p. May necessarily fluctuate to meet the research needs of the position.
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Qualifications
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 UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach.
These part-time positions will support our members plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate social/clinical research in support of research, or develop, public programs and policies. Social/clinical research includes behavioral, economic, educational, public health/medical, public policy, sociology, mental health, criminal justice and closely related areas. Social/clinical researchers create or validate theories through data/information collection, documentation and analysis with a goal of description and explanation. The range of duties may include, but is not limited to: developing methodology, database development and management, data/information collection and analysis, project administration, program and/or policy development and evaluation, preparing publications and reports and related products, project planning and design, communication, instruction and public education.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
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.
Management Preferences
Knowledge and/or interest in Cancer-related research
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
n/a
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Multiple positions fall under this posting. By applying to this posting, applicants will be considered for all.
Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
04/23/2026
Application Deadline
06/30/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Specialist
Position Number
20035397, 20034199, 20034430, 20037977, 20030357, 20038214, 20037084, 20011222
Vacancy ID
S027191
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
20
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8a-5p. May necessarily fluctuate to meet the research needs of the position.
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Qualifications
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 UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach.
These part-time positions will support our members plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate social/clinical research in support of research, or develop, public programs and policies. Social/clinical research includes behavioral, economic, educational, public health/medical, public policy, sociology, mental health, criminal justice and closely related areas. Social/clinical researchers create or validate theories through data/information collection, documentation and analysis with a goal of description and explanation. The range of duties may include, but is not limited to: developing methodology, database development and management, data/information collection and analysis, project administration, program and/or policy development and evaluation, preparing publications and reports and related products, project planning and design, communication, instruction and public education.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
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.
Management Preferences
Knowledge and/or interest in Cancer-related research
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
n/a
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Multiple positions fall under this posting. By applying to this posting, applicants will be considered for all.