University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Temporary Engineering Research Assistant
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States
Position Information
Department: Highway Safety Research - 633600 Career Area: Research Professionals Posting Open Date: 10/22/2025 Application Deadline: 10/27/2025 Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title: Temporary Engineering Research Assistant Position Number: 20073488 Vacancy ID: S026294 Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary Hours per week: 20 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Position Location: North Carolina, US Hiring Range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour Proposed Start Date: 11/03/2025 Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months Position Summary
Temporary Engineering Research Assistant position will assist in conducting transportation safety research through data analysis and applications of statistical methods. This candidate may work on more than one project at any given time under different principal investigators and therefore must be able to adapt to changing environments based on project needs. Typical work may include compiling and preparing data for analysis, conducting preliminary analyses (e.g., preparing descriptive statistics), and regression modeling. This position may also assist in conducting field reviews, writing technical information such as methods used and results found (e.g. interpreting results), and preparing presentations. The candidate should be self-organized, be comfortable working independently, and communicate effectively with others. Experience working with crash data, roadway characteristics data, speed and/or volume data is ideal, and having a conceptual knowledge of crash modification factors is highly desirable. If the candidate is not experienced in working with crash data specifically, then related knowledge about or experience in surrogate safety or safe systems is required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Course work in civil engineering or equivalent and related work experience is required. Experience working with databases and statistical programs such as R or
SAS
is required. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Course work with emphasis in transportation engineering is highly desirable. Experience with modeling software such as
VISSIM
or Syncro is desirable. Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable. Special Instructions
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https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/308357 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. 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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Department: Highway Safety Research - 633600 Career Area: Research Professionals Posting Open Date: 10/22/2025 Application Deadline: 10/27/2025 Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title: Temporary Engineering Research Assistant Position Number: 20073488 Vacancy ID: S026294 Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary Hours per week: 20 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Position Location: North Carolina, US Hiring Range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour Proposed Start Date: 11/03/2025 Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months Position Summary
Temporary Engineering Research Assistant position will assist in conducting transportation safety research through data analysis and applications of statistical methods. This candidate may work on more than one project at any given time under different principal investigators and therefore must be able to adapt to changing environments based on project needs. Typical work may include compiling and preparing data for analysis, conducting preliminary analyses (e.g., preparing descriptive statistics), and regression modeling. This position may also assist in conducting field reviews, writing technical information such as methods used and results found (e.g. interpreting results), and preparing presentations. The candidate should be self-organized, be comfortable working independently, and communicate effectively with others. Experience working with crash data, roadway characteristics data, speed and/or volume data is ideal, and having a conceptual knowledge of crash modification factors is highly desirable. If the candidate is not experienced in working with crash data specifically, then related knowledge about or experience in surrogate safety or safe systems is required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Course work in civil engineering or equivalent and related work experience is required. Experience working with databases and statistical programs such as R or
SAS
is required. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Course work with emphasis in transportation engineering is highly desirable. Experience with modeling software such as
VISSIM
or Syncro is desirable. Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable. Special Instructions
Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/308357 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. 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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