Research Associate Job Durham area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

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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.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Posting Information

Department: SW-Research Projects-382000
Career Area:
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date: 08/14/2026
Final date to receive applications: 08/27/2026
Open Until Filled:
No
Position Type:
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title:

Research Associate
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number:
Vacancy
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours per week: 40
Position Location:

North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $75,000-$82,000
Proposed

Start Date:

10/01/2026

Position Information

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.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School’s curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.

Position

Summary

Hybrid:
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. If business needs change, an individual employee’s designation may be adjusted with a required minimum of ten (10) business days’ notice unless employee conduct or safety issues necessitate otherwise at the discretion of management.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an individual to serve as a Research Associate at the School of Social Work’s Global Mental Health Initiative. The person will primarily focus on managing a longitudinal clinical research trial that is testing a new intervention called KUPAA , (‘to soar’ in Kiswahili) for the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) R01-funded project ‘Family Psychoeducation for Adults with Psychotic…