Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department |
Applied Physical Sciences - 318100 |
| Career Area |
Research Professionals |
| Posting Open Date |
08/12/2026 |
| Application Deadline |
08/17/2026 |
| Position Type |
Temporary Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title |
Research Technician |
| Position Number |
20058521 |
| Vacancy ID |
S027951 |
| Full-time/Part-time |
Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range |
$23.00 per hour |
| Proposed Start Date |
08/24/2026 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment |
1 to 6 months |
Position Information
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| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
Launched in 2013, the Department of Applied Physical Sciences (
APS) is the first new science department in the College of Arts and Sciences in nearly 40 years. Including the Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory (
CHANL) and the graduate program in material sciences, Applied Physical Sciences has united numerous scientific entities on campus to further its mission of finding interdisciplinary solutions to real-world problems. Its newest endeavor, BeAM (Be A Maker), is a university-wide initiative that incorporates Making into research, education, and entrepreneurship. BeAM is comprised of several spaces, including a makerspace in Hanes Art Center, Carmichael Residence Hall, and a 3,400 square foot Makerspace in Murray Hall, all of which serve the entire
UNC community. |
| Position Summary |
This position will provide administrative support of lab activities, including but not limited to safety, purchases, group management, logistic paperwork. The position will also lead a research project as well as collaborate and/or support other relevant projects happening in the lab. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. |
| Management Preferences |
Experience in hands-on research |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
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| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323815 |
| Temporary Employment Policies |
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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. |
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