Social Research Assistant (Project Manager) - RCMI Project 2
North Carolina Central University
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Posted on Saturday, January 6, 2024
Social Research Assistant (Project Manager) - RCMI Project 2
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Working Title | Social Research Assistant (Project Manager) - RCMI Project 2 |
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| Position Number | 819886 |
| Appointment Type | Time Limited - Full Time |
| Tenure Track | No |
| FTE | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months |
| If time limited, duration date | 06/30/2028 |
Position Overview
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI) is a 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art research facility that is dedicated to expanding the University’s research capacity, particularly in the biomedical and biotechnology areas. The BBRI is a broad based multi-disciplinary research and training institute. The mission of the BBRI is to conduct multidisciplinary and inter-institutional research focused on health issues that disproportionately affect minority and underserved groups while providing students with research experiences that will enhance their access to careers in the biomedical sciences. |
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| Primary Purpose of Position | We are seeking a dynamic, team-oriented, and motivated individual with proactive problem-solving skills to support the efforts of the RCMI Community Engagement Core. The goal of the Community Engagement Core is to reduce health disparities in surrounding NC communities through community-academic partnerships that provide advice on the development and application of basic, behavioral and clinical/health services research aimed at mitigating disparities. To achieve this goal the following specific aims have been identified:
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | The Research Assistant is a Graduate level, full-time position that will be responsible for coordinating a major research study funded by the National Institutes of Health, focused on health disparities. The Research Assistant will play a project manager role, supporting this transformative work to further understand the social, behavioral, environmental, and biological causes of health disparities by implementing research activities as described in funded grant applications; collaborating with NCCU faculty, staff, and students on project design and assessment; working with community partners in Durham and rural North Carolina Counties; recruiting and scheduling study participants; conducting research sessions; coordinating working with the project budget; and working closely with the leadership team and investigators. This is a time-limited contract position. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | Master’s degree or equivalent experience |
| Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | n/a |
| Equal Opportunity Employer | North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
| Function | Administrative |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Identifying community research priorities, dissemination of research findings back to the intended communities, elevating community voices in the research enterprise, and building partnerships with communities corporations and educational institutions to nurture trust-based collaborations through capacity building and resource sharing to address community-identified, health related concerns. |
| Function | Research |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Community-based research initiatives are necessary for this position. |
| Function | Information Technology |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | The individual will access IT resources and tools to develop skills and into the role/program. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | EPA03064P |
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| Open Date | 01/05/2024 |
| Date desired for closing or initial review | |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Date Position Available | 02/01/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
- Other Document
- DD-214 (for Veterans Only)
Supplemental Questions
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