Northern Bobwhite Research Technician

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Department UNC Inst for the Environment - 635200 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 10/29/2026 Application Deadline 11/01/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Northern Bobwhite Research Technician Position Number 20079287 Vacancy ID S028204 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 10 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; times may vary

Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $20.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 11/11/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 1 to 6 months

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Institute for the Environment (IE) has a multifaceted mission: (1) To strengthen environmental research capacity across UNC by supporting a multi-disciplinary community of scholars that enhances collaboration, increases sharing of knowledge, and identifies solutions to the world's critical environmental problems. (2) To work in partnership across UNC and with external partners to coordinate and deliver 21st century educational programs that provide students with the experience and skills to thrive in a growing global economy. (3) To put new environmental knowledge into action by engaging and serving communities, here in North Carolina and around the world. (4) To fuel and harness the university's sustainability activities through the Sustainable Carolina Initiative

Position Summary

This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Northern Bobwhite Research Technician position is a 16 week position focused on providing GIS expertise to the Carolina Drone Lab. The Northern Bobwhite Research Technician will generate maps, assist in geospatial analysis, and produce web-based GIS products. The Northern Bobwhite Research Technician work will be remote.

The Northern Bobwhite Research Technician position responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with processing orthomosaics and performing raster based habitat mapping.
• Develop GIS products in ArcGIS experience builder for summarizing results of projects.
• Additional task as assigned by the project manager/supervisor

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Four year degree with a preference for a related major in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require specific certifications or licenses. Specific jobs will require additional minimum training and/or licensing upon selection.

Management Preferences

• Degree in environmental science, geography, or related field
• Course work in ecology/environmental science
• Experience applying geospatial analysis to natural resources management
• Proficiency in the ESRI ecosystem
• Experience producing products in ArcGIS experience builder

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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