Job Description

Posting Information

Department

Otolaryngology (Ent) - 414401

Career Area

Other

Posting Open Date

11/20/2025

Application Deadline

11/24/2025

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Position Number

20065283

Vacancy ID

S026431

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

25

Work Schedule

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$25.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date

Estimated Duration of Appointment

Occasional/Intermittent


Position Information

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

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in multiphysics modeling to support advanced research in cilia dynamics. The candidate will develop computational models of cilia-beating informed by in vitro experimental data and process clinical datasets to enhance simulation accuracy. Responsibilities include designing and implementing multiphysics simulations, integrating experimental and clinical data, and contributing to the refinement of computational workflows for cilia-beating analysis.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.