Environmental Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 05 May 2024

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Department UNC Inst for the Environment - 635200
Career Area Environment, Health and Safety
Posting Open Date 05/02/2024
Application Deadline 05/05/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Environmental Research Assistant
Position Number 20063900
Vacancy ID S023143
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 30
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; times may vary
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $20.00 - $20.00
Proposed Start Date 05/02/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 4 months or less

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Institute for the Environment (IE) has a multifaceted mission: (1) To strengthen environmental research capacity across UNC by supporting a multi-disciplinary community of scholars that enhances collaboration, increases sharing of knowledge, and identifies solutions to the world’s critical environmental problems. (2) To work in partnership across UNC and with external partners to coordinate and deliver 21st century educational programs that provide students with the experience and skills to thrive in a growing global economy. (3) To put new environmental knowledge into action by engaging and serving communities, here in North Carolina and around the world. (4) To fuel and harness the university’s sustainability activities through the Sustainable Carolina Initiative
Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Center for Public Engagement with Science (CPES) in the UNC Institute for the Environment (UNC-IE) seeks an environmental research assistant to begin in May 2024. The CPES partners with UNC faculty/staff/students and non-academic partners to translate environmental science research results into action in North Carolina (NC) communities. This position will have a focus on environmental health and STEM education programming including climate resilience programs for high school aged youth and teacher professional development focused on outdoor science learning. Duties will include assisting in the development of programming, leading selected activities (based on interest), scheduling meetings between students, faculty and CPES stakeholders who contribute career-exploring opportunities and providing communications and logistical support for CPES EE programs. The position may also assist in environmental health research translation and community engagement activities, including assisting in developing and pilot testing educational and communications materials for public health professional and community audiences.
This position requires travel within the Research Triangle area and may include travel across NC to support programming. Associated travel costs are covered in accordance with UNC system policies.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor s degree in an agriculture, biological, engineering, environmental, natural resources sciences or related discipline and one year of experience that demonstrates possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience working with high school aged youth in STEM education programs
- Experience conducting research on environmental health topics
- Interest in community engagement and public service
- Interest in NC’s environmental issues
- Initiative and reliability
- Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in public health education
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
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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.

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