What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Innovation Research Assistant position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
06/01/2026
Application Deadline
06/04/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Social Innovation Research Assistant
Position Number
20076598
Vacancy ID
S027569
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
$26.44 per hour
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months or longer
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.
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
This research assistant will contribute to enhancing research mentorship. This will draw on social innovation principles and be part of the WHO Collaborating Center on Social Innovation at UNC. Main tasks will include identifying open access resources for mentorship, analyzing data related to mentorship, and writing peer-reviewed manuscripts focused on mentorship.
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
Basic understanding of participatory approaches like crowdsourcing, co-creation, and related activities.
Formal experience with qualitative evidence synthesis.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
06/01/2026
Application Deadline
06/04/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Social Innovation Research Assistant
Position Number
20076598
Vacancy ID
S027569
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
$26.44 per hour
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months or longer
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.
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
This research assistant will contribute to enhancing research mentorship. This will draw on social innovation principles and be part of the WHO Collaborating Center on Social Innovation at UNC. Main tasks will include identifying open access resources for mentorship, analyzing data related to mentorship, and writing peer-reviewed manuscripts focused on mentorship.
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
Basic understanding of participatory approaches like crowdsourcing, co-creation, and related activities.
Formal experience with qualitative evidence synthesis.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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