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Research Assistant

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$17.46/per hour

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Oct 01, 2025

Posting Information

Department	Computer Science - 318400
Career Area	Research Professionals
Posting Open Date	10/01/2025
Application Deadline	10/06/2025
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Research Assistant
Position Number	20073243
Vacancy ID	S026201
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$17.46/per hour
Proposed Start Date	10/06/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	6 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 Computer Science is one of 16 science departments and curricula in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is a major teaching department with more than 30 tenured/tenure track faculty, nine research faculty, and 28 adjunct faculty, who serve more than a thousand undergraduate students and hundreds of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Our driving research ideal is collaboration-as it has been since the founding of our department in 1964. We believe that computer science's greatest purpose is in working with other scientists to solve problems in their own disciplines. Therefore, we actively seek opportunities to generate new research with our colleagues and with scientists in other departments across campus, including in science, medicine, and the humanities. Numerous computer science faculty members have adjunct or joint appointments in other departments, lead large interdisciplinary research groups, and collaborate with colleagues from multiple universities across the Research Triangle, the United States, and even the world.
Position Summary	The Research Assistant (RA) will support advanced research in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, with a particular emphasis on healthcare-related applications. The primary responsibilities include: Research Support - Assist faculty and PhD students in designing, implementing, and testing AI/ML algorithms, including data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation. Software and Data Management - Develop and maintain codebases, manage experimental datasets, and ensure proper documentation and reproducibility of results. Experimentation - Run computational experiments on local servers, GPU clusters, or cloud platforms; collect and analyze results; and generate technical summaries. Collaboration - Work closely with graduate students, faculty mentors, and external partners to coordinate project tasks and contribute to joint publications.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Computer Science background. Experience in AI research and education. Transfer learning experience.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	1. Computer Science background 2. Experience in AI research and education 3. Transfer learning experience 4. Bioinformatic skills 5. Proficiency in Python, SQL, CSS, HTML, and LaTeX
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
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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 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.