What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Research Analyst III position at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
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PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the application before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Posting Details
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department
Biology & Marine Biology - 32310
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39110
Vacancy Number
TSP5643PST
Working Title
Temporary Research Analyst III
Job Title
Temp Position Type
SHRA Temporary
Job Category
No Response
FLSA for Position
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
Work typically involves developing and leading specific plans for experiments in the assigned laboratory and area of study, reading literature relating to procedures, and modifying and adapting procedures to suit project objectives. Carries out complex experiments independently and oversees the work of others, recording and interpreting data from experiments and procedures of self and others. Work requires advanced theoretical knowledge to enable the employee to work effectively in the area of marine science, specifically benthic habitats, independent judgment in planning and conducting experimental details, and supervision and training of technicians or students in performing specific phases of experiments. Work is performed under general supervision of a principal investigator who reviews work through periodic conferences and reports in terms of its contribution to project objectives.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a related science and at least two years of laboratory and/or field experience in the area of research assigned.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours
8am - 5pm
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week
40
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range
$22.00/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the application before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date
04/16/2026
Job Closing Date
04/22/2026
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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