Posting Details

　　Position Information

　　Working Title Social Science Research Assistant (SSRA) - RCMI Community Engagement Core

　　Position Number 819891

　　Appointment Type Time Limited - Full Time

　　Tenure Track No

　　FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

　　If time limited, duration date 06/30/2027

　　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 t o careers in the biomedical sciences.

　　Primary Purpose of Position

　　This position is essential in providing support to involved NCCU faculty, staff and students in their research, professional development and training. The grant will offer experiential learning opportunities in the community for students.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　The Social Science Research Assistant (SSRA) full-time position will be responsible for coordinating a major research grant from the national Institutes of Health focused on health disparities. The Research Assistant will play an essential role in 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 program 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 CEC leadership team and investigators. This is a time-limited contract position.

　　Minimum Education/Experience

　　• Entry-level with Masters;

　　• Bachelors and 0-2 years 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

　　Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

　　Recruiting and scheduling study participants; conducting research sessions; coordinating working with the project budget; and working closely with the CEC leadership team and investigators.

　　Function Research

　　Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

　　Supporting 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

　　Function Instructional

　　Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

　　Responsible for coordinating a major research grant from the national Institutes of Health focused on health disparities

　　Function Other Duties as Assigned

　　Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Posting Number EPA03073P

　　Open Date 01/16/2024

　　Date desired for closing or initial review

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Date Position Available 02/09/2024

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　Resume/CV

　　Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

　　Letter of Recommendation 1

　　Letter of Recommendation 2

　　Letter of Recommendation 3

　　Optional Documents

　　Cover Letter

　　List of References

　　Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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