Research Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Education / Teaching
Academic
Research Specialist
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by aclear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic visionand commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.
Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here,professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality oflife—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both atwork and in your personal life.
Range:
$55,055 – $64,000
The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary param
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Competency Level:Journey
Location of Workplace:CMS Myrtle Grove
Home Department:Center for Marine Science - 30600
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The University of North Carolina Wilmington's Center for Marine Science (CMS) is recognized both nationally and internationally for conducting research that contributes to the understanding of environmental processes and problems. CMS strives to engagecommunities to address societal issues and promote use-inspiredinnovations.
College:College
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 levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. 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.
CMS Myrtle Grove
Brief Summary of Work for this Position:The Research Specialist will oversee the day-to-day operation ofthe Forensic Light Isotope and Trace Environmental Spectrometry(FLITES) core facility in concert with another staff member. The position is expected to train and supervise faculty and students onthe correct operation of instrumentation in the FLITES facility. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to maintain theinstrumentation and affiliated supplies as well as provide data analysis and data…
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