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Research Specialist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$30.00 per hour

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Jan 15, 2026

Posting Information

Department	TraCS Institute - 429801
Career Area	Research Professionals
Posting Open Date	01/15/2026
Application Deadline	01/19/2026
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Research Specialist
Position Number	20074486
Vacancy ID	S026737
Full-time/Part-time	Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week	5
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, approximately 5 hours per week
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$30.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date	02/02/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment	6 months not to exceed 11 months

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	Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary	The Research Specialist will work with the Qualitative Research Service ( QRS) at NC TraCS Institute to provide qualitative research support to study teams. Duties May Include Collaborating with QRS staff and study teams to: Develop interview and/or focus group guides Conduct semi-structured interviews Facilitate focus groups Analyze qualitative research data Develop reports and other dissemination products Providing capacity building and training to study teams by: Contributing to/ providing guidance on the design of qualitative studies Demonstrating, observing, providing feedback on, and/or guiding teams through qualitative research data collection and analysis activities Supporting Qualitative Research Service trainings Completing programmatic tasks, including: Meeting with study teams to discuss and outline qualitative research activities Creating and updating Scope of Work documents outlining agreed upon study support Tracking and documenting service provision Completing required training Attending NC TraCS Qualitative Research Service team meetings
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.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative data collection and analysis, including: Interviewing and focus group facilitation Content/thematic analysis, including coding, using qualitative analysis software (e.g., Atlas.ti, NVivo, Dedoose) Non-coding analysis approaches such as rapid assessment
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Experience providing mentorship and coaching to study teams. Experience with innovative qualitative research methods such as journey mapping.
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 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.