Research Assistant
Full Time
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Department
FPG Child Development Inst - 631200
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
09/08/2022
Application Deadline
09/12/2022
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Assistant
Position Number
20008728
Vacancy ID
S020304
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week
20
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; employee may be asked to work flexible hours in the evening and on weekends in support of data collection, analysis, report writing, and team meetings.
Position Location
Hiring Range
$20.00 to $25.00 an hour
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
4 months or less
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation’s leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.
FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to addressing the critical issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as the ways that educational inequality and barriers to inclusion impact children’s wellbeing.
Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.
We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children’s lives.
FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to addressing the critical issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as the ways that educational inequality and barriers to inclusion impact children’s wellbeing.
Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.
We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children’s lives.
Position Summary
The employee will assist the FPG myFutureNC-UNC School of Government LEAC project Evaluation and Implementation Support (EIS) Team with an array of research, data gathering, coding, analysis, report writing, group facilitation, and team/community engagement activities. They will have significant responsibilities helping to facilitate qualitative and quantitative data collection processes and preliminary report drafting.
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
Employee should possess foundational qualitative and quantitative methodological skills, strong written and expressive communication skills centered on achieving equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of practice. Employee should be available in flexible work hours given the research and team meeting requirements.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred BA in Health Policy, Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields – Masters Degree highly preferred. Preferred skills include abilities to conceptualize and create field and community-based research protocols and materials, data collection/analysis/reporting resources.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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