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Research Assistant

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour
United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill
104 Airport Dr (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2026
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Department Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 11/04/2026
Application Deadline 11/09/2026
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Assistant
Position Number 20079385
Vacancy ID S028239
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date 11/30/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer
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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 Institute for Global Health and Infectious Disease at the UNC School of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant for the Center for AIDS Research. The position will provide support for HIV research by having primary responsibility for data collection and management, medical chart abstraction, data entry into a computerized data-entry instrument, and other research project support.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences

  • Ability to perform medical record data abstraction or entry
  • Ability to maintain a high level of organization while working independently
  • Experience with chart abstraction and medical terminology
  • Familiarity with HIV medical care and terminology

Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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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

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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.
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