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Department History - 315900 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 05/29/2026 Application Deadline 06/03/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Research Assistant Position Number 20076599 Vacancy ID S027547 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 20 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $20.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 06/08/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 1 to 6 months
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The History department promotes the study, research and teaching of history spanning from antiquity through the modern day
Position Summary
This temp position is a research assistant position within the Department of History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This position will report directly to Dr. Waterhouse and conduct research related to an upcoming monograph Dr. Waterhouse will be producing.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
Experience with PeopleSoft or other Enterprise Resource Planning systems in a higher education setting.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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