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Research Specialist

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC, United States


Posting Information
Department

Psychiatry - Research - 412250

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

04/16/2026

Application Deadline

04/24/2026

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Research Specialist

Position Number

20075616

Vacancy ID

S027146

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$18.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date

05/04/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Summary
A temporary hourly Research Specialist position is available in the Department of Psychiatry in the Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program (CHAAMP). The Research Assistant will be involved in participant scheduling and data collection for the Teens, Emotions, and Social Interactions Study, including the administration of semi-structured interviews.

Responsibilities
Participant scheduling and data collection for the Teens, Emotions, and Social Interactions Study, including administration of semi-structured interviews.

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.

Management Preferences
Experience conducting the Youth Life Stress Interview.
Experience with clinician-administered assessments of depression with adolescents.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Mental and emotional capacity to work with a clinically high-risk adolescent population in a dynamic research environment while maintaining ethical conduct and commitment to participant safety, confidentiality, and data privacy.

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.

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