Opportunities Database
Opportunities Database
Faculty, Post-Docs, and Graduate Students: Click here to post a research opportunity.
NOTE: If you are eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS), you can find hundreds of research opportunities on the FWS website. To find out if you are eligible or if you are new to having a FWS award, visit the UNC FWS website. If you are a returning student who already completed the mandatory training and has access to JobX, log in and click “Find a Job” under the student menu. From there, click the “Research Jobs” button in the middle of the page.
Students with or without FWS can use the database below to look for opportunities.
Research Assistant for Disordered Eating and Obesity Research Lab
The Living F.R.E.E. Lab is a research group focused on developing, implementing, and evaluating equitable interventions for people of color managing disordered eating and chronic disease. We conduct mixed-methods research (e.g., quantitative and qualitative) to elucidate the mechanisms influencing the eating behaviors of underserved populations, and pilot interventions to treat binge eating and obesity. We are looking for undergraduate and graduate research assistants to assist with all aspects of the research project, including but not limited to conducting qualitative interviews, assisting with data collection and entry, data analysis, conducting literature reviews, engage in journal reviews, and dissemination of results through publications and presentations. This position will be virtual and research assistants are required to work for 5-10 hours per week and attend 2 weekly lab meetings. Applicants can receive course credit (PSYC/NSCI 395) or volunteer.
Please complete the attached application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-7jqPa0qftJdzmu-_S0TtSpqcvPQx0sn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115435165785152936235&rtpof=true&sd=true and email it to: julianr6@live.unc.edu.
All applications must be received by Monday, April 15, 2024, for priority consideration for the FALL 2024 semester.
Research assistantship caring for and collecting data on frogs and toads
The Riddell Lab is looking for a summer research assistant to help catch frogs, care for them, and measure their physiology. The project will assess the metabolic and water loss rates of multiple species to determine ecological and evolutionary patterns. This is a paid position primarily involving amphibian husbandry, with numerous opportunities for hands-on research.
Who we want:
• UNC student of any year pursuing a Biology or related major
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Availability 15-25h/w for 10-12 weeks, early May – August, exact dates flexible
• NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – we will train you in how to care for amphibians, handle them, and more!
What you’ll get:
• $15/h + option for course credit
• Hands-on research experience doing both fieldwork and lab work
• Potential for independent projects
• Opportunity for authorship on scientific publications
How to apply:
• Send your CV/resume and a brief explanation of interest to Savannah Weaver savjw@unc.edu
• Deadline: March 25
• Decision by: April 5
Research Assistant
This opportunity is for motivated students interested in gaining experience in clinical research with people with neurodegenerative conditions. The Sklerov lab uses a multidisciplinary approach with neurophysiology, transcranial magnetic stimulation, questionnaires, and behavioral tasks to learn more about non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and other brain diseases. We are looking for research assistants to help with participant recruitment, running research visits, and collecting high quality research data. Research assistants will receive training in conducting clinical research, administering clinical screen tests and questionnaires, applying and recording electroencephalography (EEG), administering a computerized behavior task, and administering transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Applicants must have blocks of at least 4 hours of in person availability for research visits during normal business hours (9am-5pm) at least 1 day per week.
Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA)
Opening available for an Undergraduate Research Assistant to assist in the daily research activities in the Biobehavioral Research on Addiction and Emotion (BRANE) Laboratory in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience under the direction of Dr. Stacey Daughters. In the BRANE lab we aim to develop a better understanding of the behavioral and neural mechanisms that contribute to substance use disorder and to generate novel treatments that target these mechanisms. In this context we utilize tools such as behavior modification, electroencephalography (EEG), and noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS). Minimum commitment of 1 semester and summer, 8-10 hours a week. Volunteer or course credit during the school year. The possibility of hourly pay during the summer. This is an excellent position for applicants interested in gaining valuable research and clinical experience prior to applying to graduate school. Interested applicants should send a resume/cv and the application (Application Can be found on the website under “GET INVOVLED”). Additional information about the lab can be found on the website: branelab.web. unc.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Can Chen, a faculty member of the School of Data Science and Society, is seeking undergraduate research assistants to join his research team in the field of data science. The research focuses on developing and applying artificial intelligence and dynamical systems techniques to solve problems in the field of data science. Dr. Chen’s research interests span a diverse range of fields, including control theory, network science, tensor algebra, numerical analysis, data science, machine learning, deep learning, hypergraph learning, data analysis, and computational biology.
Hydrodynamic Quantum Analogs with Walking Droplets
The Physical Mathematics Lab (PML) (Intro Video) offers a wide range of interdisciplinary problems that find motivation in very diverse fields, including soft matter, fluid mechanics, biophysics and quantum mechanics. One of PML’s themes is the study of new Hydrodynamic Quantum Analogs (HQAs) with walking drops (Video). Millimetric liquid drops can walk across the surface of a vibrating fluid bath, self-propelled through a resonant interaction with their own guiding or ‘pilot’ wave fields. These walking drops exhibit features previously thought to be exclusive to the quantum realm. This system has attracted a great deal of attention as it constitutes the first known and directly observable pilot-wave system of the form proposed by de Broglie in 1926 as a rational, realist alternative to the Copenhagen Interpretation (Video & Read). At PML, we work to unveil and rationalize new HQAs, thus challenging the limits between the quantum & classical worlds. Our investigations blend experiments & mathematical modeling (theory & simulations), we can thus tailor your project according to your interests & skills. Prior research experience is not necessary, you just need to be eager to learn!
environmental health in healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries
The Water Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the world’s leading research and learning institutions for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH). We conduct qualitative and quantitative research across the entire WaSH sector and play a major role in advancing evidence-based policies and practices in national, regional, and international fora. Our mission is to strengthen global WaSH through research, policy, and practice. Our core focus is producing policy and practice-oriented science. We target our research to address the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations to ensure that people have sustainable access to WaSH to meet their health, economic, social, and environmental needs.
The Water Institute is recruiting undergraduate students for a project on environmental health in healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries. Through this project, students will learn about current environmental challenges and solutions for healthcare delivery across the world. Student responsibilities will include reading, and synthesizing information from studies from public health, medicine, environmental engineering, and other disciplines. All students who work with the Water Institute will receive hands-on training and mentoring from our core faculty and staff. Students will have opportunities to network with international WaSH professionals; learn project management skills; collect and/or analyze data; and learn about programmatic approaches used by major non-governmental and multilateral organizations (e.g., WHO, UNICEF).
Interested students should complete the Qualtrics form at go.unc.edu/WIstudentrecruitment. When prompted for the keyword for this posting, please enter the keyword “WASH in HCFs systematic review.”
Undergraduate research opportunities in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) in low- and middle-income countries
Background
The Water Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the world’s leading research and learning institutions for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH). We conduct qualitative and quantitative research across the entire WaSH sector and play a major role in advancing evidence-based policies and practices in national, regional, and international fora. Our mission is to strengthen global WaSH through research, policy, and practice. Our core focus is producing policy and practice-oriented science. We target our research to address the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations to ensure that people have sustainable access to WaSH to meet their health, economic, social, and environmental needs.
The Water Institute has several openings for undergraduate students to participate in research related to WaSH in low- and middle-income countries. The Water Institute is working to address these challenges through research that: identifies problems, develops solutions, demonstrates that solutions can work in the real world, and scaling up action.
Current opportunities
Students who complete research through the Water Institute will receive hands-on training and mentoring from our core faculty and staff. Students will have opportunities to network with WaSH professionals; apply quantitative, qualitative, and project management skills; collect and/or analyze data; and learn about programmatic approaches used by major non-governmental and multilateral organizations (e.g., WHO, UNICEF). Opportunities are available for the following topics:
Reviewing and analyzing water system data to understand occurrence of toxic metals in drinking water in low- and middle-income countries
Analyzing school, healthcare facility, household, and water system data to understand enablers and barriers to WaSH service delivery in LMICs
Reviewing the effectiveness and evidence of impact for WaSH in healthcare facility interventions and programmatic approaches
Documenting knowledge management systems and diffusion of learning within the WaSH sector
Evaluating WaSH infrastructure sustainability and operations and maintenance
We are particularly interested in students with the following skills:
Statistical analysis / epidemiology
Environmental modeling
Qualitative interviewing and analysis
Systematic literature review
Technical writing and policy analysis
Interested students should complete the Qualtrics form at go.unc.edu/WIstudentrecruitment. When prompted for the keyword for this posting, please enter the keyword “general interest.”
Examining Mechanisms Underlying Performance Fatigability in Women
The Motion Science Institute is currently recruiting healthy women between the ages of 18-30 to participate in a research study examining performance fatigability in women. Participants must have a BMI of ≥ 30 kg/m2 and not currently be on hormonal contraception.
Participants will receive free body composition analysis and $50 for taking part in this study.
If you are interested, please visit our website or contact Amber Schmitz by email at amberns@unc.edu.