Research Assistant

Posting Information

Department

Peace War and Defense - 316200

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

08/03/2026

Application Deadline

08/07/2026

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Research Assistant

Position Number

20076822

Vacancy ID

S027899

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

8

Work Schedule

Flexible

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$20.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date

08/10/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months or longer

Position Information

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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.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC-Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Peace and war are among the oldest dreams and most difficult challenges of human experience. The curriculum brings together faculty and courses from many disciplines to provide undergraduates with a range of approaches to the fundamental issues of human conflict and national and global security and defense.

Position Summary

The temporary research assistant will support the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Chair. The research assistant will scour national security news to provide curriculum support to PWAD 250, PWAD 359, PWAD 50, and PWAD 680. The research assistant will also help with piloting PWAD 400, ‘Briefing for National Security.’

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

• Superior organization and communication skills
• PWAD experience
• Experience providing undergraduate curriculum

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.