Department
Geography - 315800
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
03/04/2026
Application Deadline
03/07/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Assistant
Position Number
20034114
Vacancy ID
S026950
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
30
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, hours are flexible on UNC Campus or remote
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$30.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date
03/11/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
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.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The Department of Geography is housed within the College of Arts & Sciences. It is a teaching and research department.
Position Summary
This position is for a research assistant for the Placed-Based Histories of Uniontown project, which aims to gain a greater understanding of African-American history in Uniontown, Alabama through place-based oral histories of civic and environmental justice from past to present. The goal is to assemble a collection of community member oral histories, particularly as they relate to the intersection of civil rights, environmental justice, and historical narratives of African-Americans in the region, and the ways they are organizing to protect what they value. Duties of the research assistant are: 1) transcribing oral history interviews, 2) formulating transcripts into draft narrative history profiles, 3) managing project communication and providing monthly updates to community partners, 4) support digital content creation of oral histories, and 5) conducting literature searches and writing an annotated bibliography and literature review, and 6) conducting thematic analysis and writing up and publishing study results. Remote or in-person work arrangements are suitable.
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 of qualitative research principles, study design, or methods for collecting data and data cleaning
Knowledge of qualitative data analysis software to analyze and report data.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Geography - 315800
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
03/04/2026
Application Deadline
03/07/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Assistant
Position Number
20034114
Vacancy ID
S026950
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
30
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, hours are flexible on UNC Campus or remote
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$30.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date
03/11/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
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.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The Department of Geography is housed within the College of Arts & Sciences. It is a teaching and research department.
Position Summary
This position is for a research assistant for the Placed-Based Histories of Uniontown project, which aims to gain a greater understanding of African-American history in Uniontown, Alabama through place-based oral histories of civic and environmental justice from past to present. The goal is to assemble a collection of community member oral histories, particularly as they relate to the intersection of civil rights, environmental justice, and historical narratives of African-Americans in the region, and the ways they are organizing to protect what they value. Duties of the research assistant are: 1) transcribing oral history interviews, 2) formulating transcripts into draft narrative history profiles, 3) managing project communication and providing monthly updates to community partners, 4) support digital content creation of oral histories, and 5) conducting literature searches and writing an annotated bibliography and literature review, and 6) conducting thematic analysis and writing up and publishing study results. Remote or in-person work arrangements are suitable.
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 of qualitative research principles, study design, or methods for collecting data and data cleaning
Knowledge of qualitative data analysis software to analyze and report data.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.