Soc/Clin Research Assistant

*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 *Position Location:*North Carolina, US *Hiring Range:*$25.00 per hour *Estimated Duration of Appointment:*Occasional/Intermittent *Be a Tar Heel!:*A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](https://www.unc.edu/visitors/) consistently ranks as [one of the nation’s top public universities](https://www.unc.edu/about/by-the-numbers/). 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](https://hr.unc.edu/training/) for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy [exclusive perks](https://hr.unc.edu/benefits/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. *Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:*Not Applicable.

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US

Posted Date: 11/23/2025