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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Research Data Specialist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States

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Position Summary Title:

Research Data Specialist – Contributing (Soc/Clin Research Specialist)

Department:

UNC Institute for the Environment

Location:

Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Type:

Full‑time, Time‑Limited (3‑Year)

Salary:

$50,000 – $65,000 annually

Duties and Responsibilities This position supports the Center for Environmental Modeling for Policy Development (CEMPD) by performing specialized technical and analytical duties. Responsibilities include:

Acquiring datasets related to aircraft operations at airports and observations from multiple networks

Performing quality assurance of datasets and processing them for use in emissions models and model evaluation software

Conducting literature reviews and extracting information for project use

Developing documentation of procedures and protocols for future implementation

Preparing professional reports and assisting with manuscript preparation for broader dissemination

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field and one year of related training or experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience and proficiency with processing data from networks of observations

Proficiency in statistical methods for analyses of large‑scale observations and modeled datasets

Proficiency in developing inventories using literature and/or other software tools

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience with processing air quality data from model outputs

Proficiency with using AEDT (Aviation Environmental Design Tool)

Proficiency in R, Python, and shell scripting

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.

Contact Information Office of Human Resources: (919) 843‑2300 or 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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