Research Associate, UNC Tax Center

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 25 Jan 2022

Posting Information
Department Kenan-Flagler Bus Sch-330100
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 12/23/2021
Application Deadline 01/25/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN08
Working Title Research Associate, UNC Tax Center
Position Number 20039739
Vacancy ID P014160
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Time Limited: 2 years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
The Kenan-Flagler Business School is currently testing a remote/hybrid work model as part of a larger University pilot program. This position is eligible for remote/hybrid work through March 31, 2022.
Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $40,944 - $42,000
Pay Band Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
At UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School we think differently. And more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3000 students. At Kenan-Flagler our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of excellence, leadership, integrity, inclusion, community and teamwork and it goes back to our founding. It’s not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We understand that recruiting diverse, innovative and exceptional talent is vital in achieving this. If you want to be a part of this vision we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
The UNC Tax Center was established in 2001 to build bridges between tax scholars, policymakers, and practitioners who share an interest in evidence-based tax research. Although interested in similar issues, the three groups typically have limited contact with each other. The UNC Tax Center has increased its interactions through such events as its annual tax symposium in Chapel Hill as well as joint conferences with the Brookings Institution, American Tax Policy Institute, National Bureau of Economic Research, and National Tax Association. With its roots in the accounting area of a business school, the UNC Tax Center is designed to bring together accountants, economists, and attorneys, from academia, industry, and the government, who share a common interest in tax research.
The UNC Tax Center seeks a Research Associate to assist in conducting original research on taxation, public economics, and public policy. This full-time, two-year, time-limited position serves as a predoctoral opportunity for applicants who have an interest in entering a business or economics PhD program at the end of the term.
The Research Associate will work with UNC Tax Center-affiliated faculty on high-impact research projects. The UNC Tax Center is an affiliated center of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise focused on the study of taxation. Jeff Hoopes is the UNC Tax Center’s Research Director, and the Research Associate will work closely with and/or under the supervision of Prof. Hoopes and his team on several projects.
The Research Associate will support a wide variety of research-related tasks including (but not limited to) literature reviews data acquisition, cleaning, and analysis qualitative and quantitative data collection , and data visualizations. There will also be opportunities to work with additional faculty working in taxation.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously required. Ability to work independently as well as with others and to meet deadlines under pressure required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred majors include economics, accounting, public policy, public administration, computer science, information science, mathematics, or related. However, many technical fields will lend themselves to this opportunity (such as those in the sciences). Candidates with research experience are strongly preferred, especially those with experience with various data cleaning, analysis, and visualization tools (including but not limited to STATA, SAS, R, tableau, ArcGIS, Python, Perl).
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Overtime occasionally
Special Instructions
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 
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Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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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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