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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Assistant - Cheatham Lab

🇺🇸 Kannapolis, NC

🕑 Temporary

💰 $20 - $22 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ August 7th, 2025

IRB

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC Nutrition Research Institute is hiring a Research Assistant for the Cheatham Lab. The role involves recruiting infants and older adults for studies, conducting sessions, collecting and summarizing data, maintaining databases and scientific equipment, and managing study supplies while playing an active role in data collection.

Highlights

  • Identify and recruit infants and older adults for nutrition and cognition research studies.
  • Conduct study sessions and collect data related to memory and attention development.
  • Maintain databases and operate scientific equipment in the lab.
  • Provide support for IRB and HIPAA compliance with training provided.
  • Flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.
  • Experience required in developmental cognitive neuroscience research and techniques.
  • Strong skills in participant recruitment, communication, and community engagement are necessary.
  • Must be able to lift infants up to 30 lbs and sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Familiarity with EGI electrophysiology system preferred.
  • Hourly pay ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 with a temporary full-time appointment lasting 6 to 11 months.