Research Assistant Opportunity at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Hourly Rate: $20–$30/hour (Part-Time, Temporary)
Application Deadline: October 21, 2025
Start Date: November 3, 2025
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

🌍 Join One of America’s Top Public Universities

Are you passionate about research that drives real social change? The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) invites qualified applicants to apply for a Research Assistant position within the Carolina Population Center (CPC) — one of the leading population science research institutions in the world.

This part-time temporary role offers a competitive hourly rate of $20–$30, depending on qualifications, and provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in qualitative research while working with a world-class research team.

🏛 About the Carolina Population Center

Since its founding in 1966, the Carolina Population Center has been a global leader in advancing population science, data collection, and interdisciplinary research. The center’s innovative approach combines social and biological sciences to address critical issues in:

• Population dynamics
• Fertility and mortality
• Health and migration
• Environmental and contextual impacts

Researchers at CPC develop large-scale longitudinal studies, integrate biological measurement into social surveys, and lead groundbreaking interdisciplinary training programs for the next generation of scholars.

Learn more about the center’s impact: Carolina Population Center Official Website

📋 Job Overview

The selected Research Assistant will contribute to a project exploring housing experiences among understudied urban populations. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about social research, urban development, and community-based studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contact and coordinate with prospective interviewees
• Schedule and conduct qualitative interviews
• Manage and organize interview data
• Collaborate with a small interdisciplinary research team
• Report directly to Dr. Elizabeth Korver-Glenn, Project Principal Investigator

🎓 Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) from an accredited institution
• Formal training in qualitative research methods

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience conducting in-depth interviews
• Strong communication and organizational skills

⏰ Position Details

• Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)
• Work Schedule: 10 hours per week
• Duration: 6–11 months (not to exceed 11 months)
• Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Hiring Range: $20.00–$30.00/hour
• Start Date: November 3, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 21, 2025

🌟 Why Work at UNC-Chapel Hill?

As one of the nation’s top public universities, UNC-Chapel Hill offers an inspiring environment for research, learning, and collaboration. Employees enjoy:

• Access to professional development and training programs
• Discounts at local restaurants, retail stores, and childcare centers
• Exclusive rates for campus performing arts events
• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive academic community

Located in Chapel Hill, consistently ranked among the best college towns in the United States, you’ll be part of a thriving community that blends academic excellence with rich cultural and recreational opportunities.

📝 How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following documents through the official UNC-Chapel Hill job portal:

Required Document:

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Document:

• Cover Letter

For questions about the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources:
📧 Email: employment@unc.edu
📞 Phone: (919) 843-2300

⚖️ Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply — regardless of age, color, gender, identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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