Technical Writer

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dependent on Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Nov 08, 2024

Posting Information

Department	Epidemiology - 463501
Career Area	Research Professionals
Posting Open Date	11/07/2024
Application Deadline	11/11/2024
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Technical Writer
Position Number	20067965
Vacancy ID	S024297
Full-time/Part-time	Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week	10
Work Schedule	Flexible Hours
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment	2 months or less

Position Information

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 Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department's primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have enabled us to become one of the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has 30 Tenured-Tenure Track / 7 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, 25 Fixed Term / 3 Joint Fixed Term Faculty, 120 Adjuncts, 19 EHRA Non-Faculty, 15 Postdocs, 34 SHRA (Staff), 44 SHRA Temporary and 202 Students. The department's operating budget is 27 million a year.
Position Summary	Will assist team members with developing and preparing manuscripts for submission to peer reviewed journals. This will include conducting literature reviews and drafting sections of text
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	-
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Familiarity with mental health research programs in Malawi, experience drafting manuscripts and conducting literature reviews
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.