Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Department
Exercise and Sport Science

Career Area
Research Professionals

Posting Open Date
12/12/2025

Application Deadline
12/15/2025

Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Position Number

Vacancy ID
S026549

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary

Hours Per Week
30

Work Schedule
Work hours (15 to 30 hours) will vary each week based on research participant needs; must be willing to work a flexible schedule

Position Location:
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
$18.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date
01/05/2026

Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months

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Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The mission of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center (Gfeller Center) is to improve the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of sport-related traumatic brain injuries through research, education, and clinical practice. The Center for the Study of Retired Athletes (CSRA) aims to: Learn about the spectrum of physical and mental challenges that former athletes face; Inform the sport and science communities about physical and mental health needs and challenges of former athletes; Facilitate the provision of medical care to former athletes in a clinical research setting; Empower current athletes to actively transition to a healthy and fulfilling life after sport participation.

Position Summary
Job responsibilities will be to assist Research Coordinators with the ANSWERS Research Study.

This Position Will Be Responsible For

• recruiting & scheduling participants
• entering REDcap data
• helping with in-person visits
• meeting participants & patients and accompany them to all appointments
• score neuropsychological data

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

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidate should be personable and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must have exceptional organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Must have flexible schedule with early morning and evening availability as needed.
• Have ability to organize, collect and record data with experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Course work in Exercise and Sport Science or related field.

Preferred candidate will have experience working with human subjects in a research setting, and have experience with REDcap data entry, MRIs and Neuropsychological testing.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.