Research Assistant
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary This position may be eligible for a hybrid work
arrangement that may include a partially remote work location,
consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are
generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance
of their assigned duty station. This position will serve as a
Research Assistant for FAMily-centered WEight Loss for Black Adults
( FAM WEL B-ing), under Principal Investigator Carmen Samuel-Hodge.
The Research Assistant will help with recruitment, enrollment, and
follow-up of study participants. The position will collect
qualitative and quantitative data. Additional duties include
drafting study protocols, organization of study materials, updates
to intervention materials and data collection instruments,
attending team meetings, reconciling of participant incentives, and
other on-campus and off campus site study-related tasks. Required
Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience - Working knowledge of
research principles, methods of data collection and data entry. -
Able to collect and record data in order to assess its accuracy,
validity, and integrity. - Able to convey information accurately
during all phases of research; ability to ensure that information
related to research is understood. - Ability to listen and respond
appropriately to others to make sure information is understandable
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Able to
work independently while also providing regular updates to the
Project Director. - Knowledge of data collection procedures and/or
previous research experience. - Excellent communication and people
skills and demonstrated ability to develop rapport. - Experience
with community-based public health research projects. - Experience
working with underserved, rural populations and diverse teams. -
Reliable transportation Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And
Experience - Course work in public health or other related field
with experience - Experience with survey data collection -
Experience working with REDCap as a data management platform Work
Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; times may vary
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Fayetteville , Research Assistant, Science, Research & Development , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
