Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Full Time
North Carolina
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Department
Psychiatry - Research - 412250
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
05/15/2023
Application Deadline
05/19/2023
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number
20055765
Vacancy ID
S021471
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience and Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
05/22/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
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.
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.
Position Summary
The Research Specialist will assist in the analysis of diffusion and structural MR images. This person will apply existing image analysis programs to analyze the image, with a major focus on our diffusion MRI analysis tools. Excellent attention to detail is a must as the position requires a high degree of organization. Must possess the ability to concentrate on short term tasks while keeping long term focus on project responsibilities. The computer assisted analysis requires a careful validation process and quality check of the results.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Previous experience with Unix is required. A good working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs is also required. Expertise in the use of image analysis software is expected, in particular with ITKSnap and 3D Slicer. The research specialist will also be required to become familiar with HIPPA regulations that pertain to medical research.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
NA
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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