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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation’s leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.

FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to addressing the critical issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as the ways that educational inequality and barriers to inclusion impact children’s wellbeing.

Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.

We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children’s lives.

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

This Research Assistant position will work with Dr. Cathi Propper, her investigative teams, and research staff to provide support to assigned research activities with a primary focus on participant recruitment/retention, data collection, and data processing. Primary areas of responsibilities are:
 

• Facilitating and conducting data collection with families and children, including visits on evenings and weekends.
• Data entry, management, and preliminary analysis, as directed by Dr. Propper or designated senior personnel.
• Planning meetings, preparation of research materials, training, and support with reporting needs.

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

Experience working with infants, children, and families; Experience within a research environment; Experience working with data collection and coding

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

See required qualifications, competencies, and experience.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

n/a

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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