Inside Higher Ed
Research Assistant - Cheatham Lab
Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Position Title
Research Assistant - Cheatham Lab
Department Nutrition Research Institute
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 10/23/2025
Application Deadline 10/30/2025
Position Type Full‑time, time‑limited – 2 Years
Position Number 20061024
Vacancy ID P020603
Hours Per Week 40
Work Schedule M‑F, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm, alternating weekends, occasional evenings
Work Location Kannapolis, NC
Hiring Range $36,320 – $47,840
Position Summary The Research Assistant position is part of the Cheatham Laboratory, which investigates how nutrition improves infant, children, and elderly brain function. Specifically, this team studies the importance of nutrients for the development of memory and attention abilities. The Research Assistant will be responsible for identifying and recruiting study participants for research studies, running study sessions, collecting and summarizing data, maintaining databases, and operating & maintaining scientific equipment. IRB and HIPAA training will be provided.
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
Knowledge of developmental cognitive neuroscience research procedures
Experience with developmental cognitive neuroscience techniques
Ability to identify study populations and recruit participants, including infants, into ongoing studies
Knowledge of the principles of informed consent
Large database management skills
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and prioritization skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to quickly build rapport with families and to communicate effectively on the phone and in person with a wide variety of audiences
Ability to quickly acquire contacts within community leadership (e.g., county and city leaders, medical professionals, pastors, and social service personnel) in order to facilitate recruiting efforts
Ability to quickly familiarize self with the local metro area
Reliable transportation to speaking engagements and to deliver study materials
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Familiarity with the EGI electrophysiology system
Familiarity with elicited imitation protocols
Previous experience in event‑related potentials (ERP) paradigms
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Must be able to lift infants and toddlers (up to 30 pounds) and remain in one place for extended periods of time.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, weekend work occasionally
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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Department Nutrition Research Institute
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 10/23/2025
Application Deadline 10/30/2025
Position Type Full‑time, time‑limited – 2 Years
Position Number 20061024
Vacancy ID P020603
Hours Per Week 40
Work Schedule M‑F, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm, alternating weekends, occasional evenings
Work Location Kannapolis, NC
Hiring Range $36,320 – $47,840
Position Summary The Research Assistant position is part of the Cheatham Laboratory, which investigates how nutrition improves infant, children, and elderly brain function. Specifically, this team studies the importance of nutrients for the development of memory and attention abilities. The Research Assistant will be responsible for identifying and recruiting study participants for research studies, running study sessions, collecting and summarizing data, maintaining databases, and operating & maintaining scientific equipment. IRB and HIPAA training will be provided.
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
Knowledge of developmental cognitive neuroscience research procedures
Experience with developmental cognitive neuroscience techniques
Ability to identify study populations and recruit participants, including infants, into ongoing studies
Knowledge of the principles of informed consent
Large database management skills
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and prioritization skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to quickly build rapport with families and to communicate effectively on the phone and in person with a wide variety of audiences
Ability to quickly acquire contacts within community leadership (e.g., county and city leaders, medical professionals, pastors, and social service personnel) in order to facilitate recruiting efforts
Ability to quickly familiarize self with the local metro area
Reliable transportation to speaking engagements and to deliver study materials
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Familiarity with the EGI electrophysiology system
Familiarity with elicited imitation protocols
Previous experience in event‑related potentials (ERP) paradigms
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Must be able to lift infants and toddlers (up to 30 pounds) and remain in one place for extended periods of time.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, weekend work occasionally
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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