Research Analyst

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; some nights/weekends

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.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Department of City and Regional Planning is an academic unit within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department engages in teaching, primarily at the graduate level; conducts applied research on urban and regional issues; and serves the state, nation, and planning profession. The department offers a Masters in City and Regional Planning, a PhD, and an undergraduate minor. In any given year there are about 85 Masters students enrolled, 35 doctoral students and a growing cadre of undergraduates and students enrolled in dual degree programs. The faculty consists of 18 core faculty consisting of tenure-track faculty members and full-time teaching faculty along with part-time practitioners and researchers all of whom are active in the teaching and research programs of the department. The faculty usually generates over $3.0 million annually through research and training grants.

The Research Analyst will contribute to projects on climate change impacts, natural hazards, and adaptation in Dr. Miyuki Hino's research group. This position's primary projects will focus on flooding and migration in the US. Topics of additional projects include US disaster risk management policy, coastal flood monitoring in NC, and community-engaged projects to build local resilience. The Research Analyst will gain extensive hands-on research experience and have the opportunity to directly contribute to multiple peer-reviewed papers. This position will be responsible for a wide range of research tasks, including literature review, designing analysis to meet research objectives, and data analysis and visualization, including spatial and statistical analyses. The datasets are large and complex. The Research Analyst will evaluate research results for validity and reliability and oversee project progress. The position will also help develop research papers, presentations, and other communications products. This position will be collaborating with a team of other faculty (at UNC and beyond), post-doctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate students.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Proficiency in R or Python and Microsoft Office. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Experience in Academic Research. Interest/familiarity with climate change, natural disasters, or related public policy.

More information on past publications and ongoing research projects is available here: https://www.miyukihino.com/.

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