Research Specialist

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Department Mathematics - 318900 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 09/10/2026 Application Deadline 09/14/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Research Specialist Position Number 20078581 Vacancy ID S028052 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 20 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Flexible Hours

Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $15.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 09/17/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 1 to 6 months

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to extend the frontiers of mathematical knowledge and the ways it is used in the real world, to disseminate that knowledge and to train the next generation of teachers and researchers, as well as those choosing careers with industry or government. The Department is committed to building and nourishing interactions with other units across the UNC campus and with academic and industrial partners in North Carolina's Research Triangle region, throughout the State and across the Nation. The Department maintains a strong research program as well as a comprehensive educational program. An active, healthy research environment is essential for training graduate students and enlivens undergraduate teaching by bringing students into contact with new and relevant mathematics, fostering fundamental mathematical skills and appreciation, and encouraging students to become the next generation of researchers and educators.

Position Summary

Experimental support for hemodynamic testing of bioprosthetic heart valves

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Knowledge base in physiology from courses or other experiences.
• Experience using the ViVitro Pulse Duplicator system to test artificial heart valves along with associated data collection.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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