Soc/Clin Research Assistant

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a major research university in the University of North Carolina System with student enrollment exceeding 29,000 students. The Department of Exercise and Sport Science (exss.unc.edu) supports an undergraduate program of over 1,400 undergraduate majors with three specialization areas (Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Professional, Sport Administration); a Master of Arts graduate program enrolling ~60 students also with three specializations (Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Sport Administration); and a doctoral program in Human Movement Science in partnership with the UNC-CH School of Medicine (hmsc.unc.edu). The mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society. The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants. These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.

The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 33 full-time faculty (plus 6 new hires starting July 1), 9 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment / adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, 25 full-time EXSS staff members, and 16 full-time Campus Recreation staff members.

Position Summary

This position will support multiple projects in the MOTION Science Institute investigating the biomechanical and biological changes that occur following knee injury. The research assistant (RA) will be expected to work in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Assist with all testing and data collection

• Recruiting and coordinating

• Data entry and analysis (including but not limited to biomechanics and magnetic resonance imaging)

• Biospecimen processing

• Screen and recruit potential subjects, obtain informed consent, and gather clinical and research 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

Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science (or related field) preferred. Previous coursework in anatomy, biology, or biomedical field.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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