Research Assistant (GIS)

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Workers

LEAD courses

Childcare discounts

Wellness Programs

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a temporary Research Assistant with expertise in GIS software. The primary duties involve digitizing tasks and managing data in various formats in Raleigh, NC.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and a background in GIS, particularly with tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS. A career-enhancing opportunity with competitive hourly pay awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience and education/coursework.
• Experience primarily using Windows operating systems.
• Familiarity with food animal production and spatial data.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GIS software for digitizing tasks.
• Manage and analyze data in varied formats.

Skills

GIS software expertise

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Basic GIS principles

Spatial analysis knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Windows operating systems

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: PG196180TM

Position Number: 19PLS05760

Position Type: Temporary

Essential Job Duties: A temporary Research Assistant is needed and the primary responsiblities involve utilizing GIS software for digitizing tasks, and efficiently managing and analyzing data in varied formats. A strong background and expertise in working with GIS software (e.g., QGIS), or other industry-standard tools is needed.

Is Time Limited: No

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC

Department: Population Health & Pathobiology

System Information

Classification Title: Temporary-Clerical

Working Title: Research Assistant (GIS)

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule: TBD (Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Minimum Experience/Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience and eduction/course work.

Department Required Skills: Be highly motivated, with a strong organizational and communication skills and excellent problem solving skills.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• - Highly motivated, with a strong organizational and communication skills.
• - Excellent problem-solving skills
• -Team player who is able to work in a fast paced environment with a multi-disciplinary team.
• - Experience primarily using Windows operating systems
• -Knowledge of basic GIS principles and experiences with ArcGIS or QGIS
• -Ability to adequately use Microsoft Excel
• - Familiarity with food animal production, knowledge of spatiality data, and a strong understanding of apatial analysis.

Required License or Certification: N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required? No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.00 - $32.00/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date: 08/31/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/234408

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