Job Description
Social Science Researcher Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time $42,368 - $54,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Project reporting Master's degree in social science Working with graduate students Writing skills Mid-level Master's degree Social Sciences Bachelor's degree Field research Mentoring Research data analysis Data collection Travel scheduling Progress tracking (project management tasks) Full Job Description Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Social Research Assistant Working Title Social Science Researcher Competency Level Journey Home Department Sociology & Criminology - 32450 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington has 22 full-time faculty members, roughly 350 undergraduate majors, and offers bachelor's degrees in sociology and criminology (general and public), including an online bachelor's degree in criminology, and an MA in Sociology and Criminology. College College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College College/School Information University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position As part of the statewide Judicially Managed Accountability and Recovery Courts (JMARC) project, the social science researcher will oversee all facets of the project. They will coordinate all data collection, plan needed travel, provide weekly updates on project status, conduct site visits, conduct data analysis, and assist with the writing of all reports. They will also be responsible for the supervision of graduate research assistants. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred education, professional skills and experience Master's Degree in social science related field, or formal education or training, professional skills and work experience Required Certifications or licensure NA FTE 1.0 FTE
(40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12 Months Work Days Monday - Friday Work Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Type of Position Time-limited Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited 03/31/2027 Position Number 8374 Job Posting Date 04/08/2026 Posting Close Date 04/15/2026 Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants PLEASE NOTE
: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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. External Link to Posting https:
//jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39009 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
