Research Assistant

Department :

Computer Science - 318400

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date : 10 / 01 / 2025

Application Deadline :

10 / 06 / 2025

Position Type :

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title : Research Assistant

Position Number : 20073243

Vacancy ID : S026201

Full-time / Part-time :

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week : 40

Work Schedule :

Monday – Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : $17.46 / per hour

Proposed Start Date :

10 / 06 / 2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment :

6 months or less

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 :

The Department of Computer Science is one of 16 science departments and curricula in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is a major teaching department with more than 30 tenured / tenure track faculty, nine research faculty, and 28 adjunct faculty, who serve more than a thousand undergraduate students and hundreds of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Our driving research ideal is collaboration-as it has been since the founding of our department in 1964. We believe that computer science’s greatest purpose is in working with other scientists to solve problems in their own disciplines. Therefore, we actively seek opportunities to generate new research with our colleagues and with scientists in other departments across campus, including in science, medicine, and the humanities. Numerous computer science faculty members have adjunct or joint appointments in other departments, lead large interdisciplinary research groups, and collaborate with colleagues from multiple universities across the Research Triangle, the United States, and even the world.

Position Summary :

The Research Assistant (RA) will support advanced research in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, with a particular emphasis on healthcare-related applications.

The primary responsibilities include :

• Research Support – Assist faculty and PhD students in designing, implementing, and testing AI / ML algorithms, including data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation.
• Software and Data Management – Develop and maintain codebases, manage experimental datasets, and ensure proper documentation and reproducibility of results.
• Experimentation – Run computational experiments on local servers, GPU clusters, or cloud platforms; collect and analyze results; and generate technical summaries.
• Collaboration – Work closely with graduate students, faculty mentors, and external partners to coordinate project tasks and contribute to joint publications.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Computer Science background. Experience in AI research and education. Transfer learning experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

1. Computer Science background

2. Experience in AI research and education

3. Transfer learning experience

4. Bioinformatic skills

5. Proficiency in Python, SQL, CSS, HTML, and LaTeX

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.