Temporary Research Assistant Pool

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

For more info/ (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world‑class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate‑ and graduate‑level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN‑to‑BSN program, an Executive MBA program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Work involves entry level research assignments including data entry, statistical analysis, and field work. Work may also involve the use of various lab equipment including microscopes, fume hoods, autoclave, glassware, computers, and centrifuge, as well as handling biological specimens.

Some assignments may include required other specialized knowledge as needed by the individual lab.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required Certifications or Licensure Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit College/School Information Work Hours Work Hours Varies Work Days Work Days Varies Hours Per Week Varies Type of Position Anticipated Hiring Range Anticipated Hiring Range Varies Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

For more info/  Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date

07/17/2025

Job Closing Date

06/30/2026

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility

for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Multi‑Positions

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vita

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2025)
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