Temporary Research Assistant

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Posting Information

Department Data Sci and Society - 371210 Career Area Other Posting Open Date 07/24/2026 Application Deadline 07/27/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Temporary Research Assistant Position Number 20077554 Vacancy ID S027867 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 30 Work Schedule Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $28.00 per hour Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 1 to 6 months

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The School of Data and Information Sciences (SDIS) was founded in 2026 by joining the School of Information and Library Science (1931) and the School of Data Science and Society (2022). SDIS brings together longstanding excellence in information and library science with leadership in data science, including computational and statistical methods, and societal applications.

Home to a top ranked library and information science program, SDIS is recognized for strong teaching, research and service and is the home to the Carolina Health Informatics Program (CHIP) and the Center for Information, Technology and Public Life (CITAP). The School teaches and trains undergraduate and graduate students in data science, health informatics, information science and library science, as well as offers certificates for adult learners.

SDIS conducts research and scholarship across the data and information life cycle, with an emphasis on human-centric, ethical and applied approaches. Committed to data, information and AI literacy for all Tar Heels, SDIS faculty are tackling our communities' most pressing needs and our world's most intractable challenges.

Position Summary

This position will report to SDSS Assistant Professor Anita Crescenzi and will work collaboratively on research projects with human subjects using mixed methods. Projects for the summer may include (1) designing surveys and analyzing survey data using quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods, (2) conducting research interviews and analyzing interview data using qualitative data analysis methods, (3) preparing research results for publication and presentation, and (4) contribute to the research design of follow-up studies using participatory or mixed methods research designs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Proficiency using data analysis and visualization methods (e.g., R, SPSS, etc.)
• Experience using both qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Experience with structural topic modeling

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

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• Cover Letter
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