Biostatistics Research Assistant

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in North Carolina seeks a Biostatistics Research Assistant (Temporary Staff) to assist with study design and machine learning analytics under the supervision of Dr. Hillary Spangler in the Division of Geriatric Medicine.

This 40-hour-week role is full-time temporary for 1 to 6 months, with an hourly hiring range of $25.00 to $35.00. The position emphasizes collaboration with the study team and contributes to health research aimed at improving patient

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with study design and implementation of machine learning analytics.
• Collaborate with the study team under supervision of Dr. Hillary Spangler.

Skills

Experience with study design

Biostatistics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Information

Department: Med-Geriatric Medicine - 411440

Career Area: Research Professionals

Posting Open Date: 10/07/2026

Application Deadline: 10/14/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Biostatistics Research Assistant

Position Number: 20078982

Vacancy ID: S028127

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 40

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 1 to 6 months

Position Information

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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

This temporary Biostatistics position will work under the supervision of Dr. Hillary Spangler in the Division of Geriatric Medicine. This temporary position will assist with study design and implementation of machine learning analytics, working collaboratively with the study team.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Management Preferences

• Experience with study design and implementation
• Biostatistics experience

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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