Undergraduate Research Assistants

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 2,200 - 2,600; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University seeks several Undergraduate Research Assistants in the Physics department. On-campus position in Greenville, NC, tied to an NIH grant, performing hardware development and data acquisition tasks.

Minimum GPA 2.5; preferred candidates will have electronics experience and Linux familiarity. Background check and NC residence expectations apply per university policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 2.5.
• Experience in electronics and Linux operating system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research tasks on development of hardware device and data acquisition software.

Skills

Electronics

Linux

Job description

Position Details

• Advertising Department: PHYSICS, DEPT OF
• Academic Term/Year: FALL 2026
• Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistants
• Posting Number: 08656
• Position Number: 08656
• Student Job Category: Student - Undergraduate Assistant
• Position Location: On-campus
• City: Greenville
• State: NC
• Number of Vacancies: 4
• Rate of Pay: $1200/semester
• FLSA Status: FLSA Exempt
• Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?: Yes

Job Description

The ECU Department of Physics is currently seeking several Undergraduate Research Assistants to perform research tasks on development of hardware device and data acquisition software supported by an NIH grant received by the supervisor.

GPA Requirement

Minimum of 2.5

Preferred

Experience in electronics and linux operating system is preferred.

Special Instructions

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Open Date

09/14/2026

Close Date

10/29/2026

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Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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