Research Technician

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences ( EMES) and the Institute of Marine Sciences at UNC-CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life, and drive environmental change. We promote exploration and discovery of the natural world by engaging students in research-based learning at all levels. Our graduates are equipped with the strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives required to tackle current and future environmental and resource challenges. We encourage engaged service that translates knowledge for the public good. We support a welcoming and inclusive environment, foster diverse identities and perspectives, and encourage collaboration with all segments of society.

The research technician will join the Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences working under the direction of Prof. Antonia Sebastian at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The technician is expected to assist with execution of field work, data collection, and analysis and archiving of data collected in the field. In addition, they will be expected to manuscripts through research design, analysis, and writing. The selected candidate will work closely with graduate students and postdocs in the lab.

The initial appointment will be for three months, with the possibility of an extension pending availability of funding. The cover letter and/or research statement should include information about future research goals and vision in addition to describing past work. Within the Department, the Flood Hazards Lab conducts research and education to advance the scientific understanding of the dynamic interactions between natural, social, and engineered systems and how they drive the evolution of flood risk across space and time.

Examples of projects within the Lab include:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Prior experience working with large datasets and demonstrated proficiency with coding languages such as R or Python is required.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate an understanding of how to assess climate risk and/or evaluate flood adaptation strategies and may have prior experience with community-based or applied research.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.