The position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus.
Position Summary
The Research Assistant position is part of the Cheatham Laboratory, which investigates how nutrition improves infant, children, and elderly brain function. Specifically, this team studies the importance of nutrients for the development of memory and attention abilities. The Research Assistant will be responsible for identifying and recruiting study participants for research studies. This position will also run study sessions, collect and summarize data, maintain databases, and operate & maintain scientific equipment. IRB and HIPAA training will be provided.
NOTE: This position is time-limited.
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
- Knowledge of developmental cognitive neuroscience research procedures
- Experience with developmental cognitive neuroscience techniques
- Ability to identify study populations and recruit participants, including infants, into ongoing studies
- Knowledge of the principles of informed consent
- Large database management skills
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to quickly build rapport with families and to communicate effectively on the phone and in person with a wide variety of audiences
- Ability to quickly acquire contacts within community leadership (e.g. county and city leaders, medical professionals, pastors, and social service personnel) in order to facilitate recruiting efforts
- Ability to quickly familiarize self with the local metro area
- Reliable transportation to speaking engagements and to deliver study materials
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Familiarity with the EGI electrophysiology system
- Familiarity with elicited imitation protocols
- Previous experience in event-related potentials (ERP) paradigms
To learn more and apply, visit: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/308358
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