Soc​/Clin Research Specialist

Position Summary

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach.

These part‑time positions will support our members in planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating social/clinical research in support of research, or develop public programs and policies. Social/clinical research includes behavioral, economic, educational, public health/medical, public policy, sociology, mental health, criminal justice and closely related areas.

Social/clinical researchers create or validate theories through data/information collection, documentation and analysis with a goal of description and explanation.

The range of duties may include, but is not limited to:

• Developing methodology
• Database development and management
• Data/information collection and analysis
• Project administration
• Program and/or policy development and evaluation
• Preparing publications and reports and related products
• Project planning and design
• Communication, instruction and public education

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Knowledge and/or interest in Cancer‑related research.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements: n/a.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.