Research Associate at InsideHigherEd

Department:Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801Career Area :Research ProfessionalsApplication Deadline:12/15/2025Position Type:Temporary Staff (EHRA NF)Position Title:Research AssociatePosition Number:20074036Vacancy ID:N000821FTE:1Hours Per Week:40Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:$60,000 - $70,000Proposed Start Date:02/23/2026Estimated Duration of Appointment:3 monthsBe 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:The Research Associate will work in the Institute of Global Health and Infectious Diseases in the laboratory of Dr. Archin. Archin’s lab focuses on HIV latency and performs a mix of basic science and translational clinical research. This position is essential to advancing research in the laboratory. Work requires knowledge of applicable laboratory procedures, tests, techniques, and terminology. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: conducting experiments, collecting data, and data analysis. Presenting data at local, national, and international conferences, and the ability to write and publish manuscripts, and formulate grant proposals to seek external research funding.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level institutional planning/assessment experience, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Experience in HIV Latency Research.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Experience working with HIV and other sexually transmitted pathogens and knowledge of standard laboratory practices for work under BSL-2 conditions. Prior knowledge of cell culture, sample preparation, and analysis by multi-color flow cytometry is preferred. Prefer candidates with strong nucleic acid isolation experience and extensive experience in PCR assay setup and analysis.Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.