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Social Science Research Assistant (SSRA) - RCMI Community Engagement Core
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Position Number: 5205370
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

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

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

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.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Entry-level with Masters;
Bachelors and 0-2 years experience

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

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.