What are the responsibilities and job description for the Statistical Research Assistant position at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | Kenan-Flagler Bus Sch - 330100 |
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| Career Area | Research Professionals |
| Posting Open Date | 01/31/2025 |
| Application Deadline | 02/04/2025 |
| Position Type | Temporary Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title | Statistical Research Assistant |
| Position Number | 20025311 |
| Vacancy ID | S024733 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Part-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 20 |
| Work Schedule | Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $20/hour |
| Proposed Start Date | 02/10/2025 |
| 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. |
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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 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, 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 seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal. |
| Position Summary | The Statistical Research Assistant will assist with Prof. Longxiu Tian's ongoing faculty research projects, including nonparametric statistical modeling in Python, webscraping real-time and large-scale datasets, managing and wrangling data, and writing literature reviews. |
| 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 | Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Experience working with Python programming language and writing literature reviews. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/296011 |
| Temporary Employment Policies | Temporary Employment Policies |
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. |
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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. |
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, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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