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.

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.

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.

* Entry-level with Masters;
* Bachelors and 0-2 years experience

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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.

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

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

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

Other duties as assigned.