The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education known for its commitment to innovative teaching and research. They are seeking a Research Assistant to work with the Community Health and Wellness Research team on a NIH funded study aimed at improving the psychosocial health of early childhood education staff through various interventions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating and prepping materials for recruitment and data collection
- Train on all study protocols
- Lead remote recruitment (e.g., through mail, emails, calls) recruitment of ECE centers and staff
- Lead remote data collection of ECE centers and staff and maintain project database
- Monitor the study email for questions from participants
- Assist the project manager with data checking for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with data entry and cleaning
- Lead online gift card management and procurement and receipt of incentives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
- Experience in public health, health behavior, exercise science, nutrition, psychology, social work, or related field
- Working experience with using research protocols to recruit and collect data on participants
- Experience with customer service and organizational skills
- Experience in and knowledge of early childhood education settings
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid leave
- Variety of health, life and retirement plans
- Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company Overview
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university. It was founded in 1919, and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu.
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