Research Specialist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$45,454 - $60,000
Grade: 08

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Apr 29, 2025

Posting Information

Department	Globl Hlth and Infect Disease-427801
Career Area	Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?	No
Posting Open Date	04/29/2025
Application Deadline	05/06/2025
Position Type	Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Research Specialist - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent	GN08
Working Title	Research Specialist
Position Number	20070384
Vacancy ID	P020327
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited	Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment	1 year
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Work Location	CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$45,454 - $60,000
Pay Band Information	To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary Information

Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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.
Position Summary	This position supports research in a translational, molecular epidemiology laboratory focused on malaria, syphilis, hepatitis, and other diseases of global health significance. It will include data management and analysis, manuscript and report writing, and coordination across diverse partners. Duties will include but are not limited to, managing a research study database, conducting weekly data quality checks, engaging foreign partners to ensure high-quality data, cleaning data as needed, analyzing data for regular summary reports, and writing manuscripts and proposals, including supporting foreign partners who are not native English speakers. This position is heavily focused on research project support in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The candidate must be fluent in French and have working knowledge of Lingala and Swahili.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Excellent communication skills, both in written and spoken English and French, are necessary for this position for manuscript and grant preparation. Experience working with diverse partners in low and middle-income countries, collaborating across fields, and engaging diverse stakeholders. Experience conducting and supporting infectious disease research in low- and middle-income countries.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Experience with grant and manuscript preparation. Fluency in written and spoken French. At least basic knowledge of Swahili and/or Lingala. Experience working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced research environment, ideally involving infectious diseases such as malaria, syphilis, and/or hepatitis. Previous experience working with international partners, particularly those in Africa. Experience with infectious disease project support and management. Experience and comfort with R coding language and REDCap or similar database. Ability to perform varied tasks including challenging data management and analysis. Ability to store and access research samples, reagents, and supplies as needed to support projects.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements	Occasional international travel. Ability to attend meetings outside of regular working hours to accommodate foreign partners.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements	Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory, Night work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
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Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.