Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or less
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Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
Position Summary
The person in this position will assist in research activities for studies examining psychological responses to social media content in an advanced research assistant capacity. The responsibilities may include participant recruitment, data collection, data management, IRB preparation and submission, assistance with undergraduate research assistants, and managing study protocols. This individual is responsible for helping the PI with projects and conducting research following established procedures. Prior experience conducting independent research is required, including exceptional skills in project management, data analysis, and obtaining ethical approval for studies with human subjects ( IRB ). The research assistant will ensure the studies’ compliance with protocols and objectives. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
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
Previous independent research experience
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Familiarity with research methodologies and protocols.
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency in data analysis software
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong problem-solving
Critical thinking skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Psychology
Previous data collection experience
Strong data analytic skills
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
n/a
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Entry level
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