Posting Details
| Benefits of Working at UNCW |
Want to become a soaring
UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of
UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at
UNCW or any other university within the
UNC System. In addition,
UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one
UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee,
UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our
Dare to Learn Academy,and the
employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge. |
| Recruitment Range |
$41,061 - $47,746 |
| Recruitment Range Details |
The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters. |
| Vacancy Number |
S02867 |
| Position Title |
Research Technician |
| Working Title |
Research Technician (TIME-LIMITED) |
| Competency Level |
Journey |
| Home Department |
Biology & Marine Biology - 32310 |
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
The Biology and Marine Biology Department supports both an excellent undergraduate program, with an emphasis on hands-on involvement of undergraduates in research and other activities, as well as a nationally recognized Master's Program. Among our newest degree offerings is a Ph.D. in Marine Biology taking advantage of the wide array of local coastal and offshore habitats and the facilities of the Center for Marine Science located 6 miles from the main university campus. We have an active faculty involved in a variety of research interests including molecular biology and systematics, coastal and estuarine ecology, invertebrate and vertebrate biology, and environmental biology. |
| College |
College of Science and Engineering - 323 College |
| College/School Information |
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| 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 |
- Oversee daily operations of the Coastal Plant Ecology Lab, including organization, scheduling, and logistics
- Coordinate and participate in field sampling in coastal and estuarine environments
- Operate and trailer small boats for field-based research activities
- Supervise and train undergraduate students in field and laboratory methods
- Assist with laboratory processing of ecological samples (e.g., biomass, sediment, nutrient preparation)
- Maintain field and laboratory equipment, including routine upkeep and inventory
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols for field and lab activities
- Maintain accurate records and assist with data organization and quality control
- Support grant-funded project logistics and reporting needs
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| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. High school and one year of directly related experience required to perform the assigned duties. |
| Preferred education, professional skills and experience |
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, marine biology, environmental science, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience in marine or coastal field ecology
- Ability to safely operate small boats and trailer boats
- Ability to swim and work safely in aquatic environments
- Experience organizing or coordinating field or laboratory activities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience managing or coordinating research labs or field teams
- Experience supervising or mentoring undergraduate students
- Familiarity with coastal habitat monitoring (e.g., seagrass, marsh, estuarine systems)
- Experience with field instrumentation (e.g., GPS, water quality sondes)
- Experience with laboratory sample processing and data management
- Boating safety certification (e.g., NASBLA) and/or trailer experience
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| Required Certifications or licensure |
Valid NC driver's license |
| FTE |
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) |
| Months Per Year |
12 Months |
| Work Days |
Monday - Friday |
| Work Hours |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Type of Position |
Time-limited |
| Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited |
04/30/2027 |
| Position Number |
8470 |
| Job Posting Date |
07/08/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
08/03/2026 |
| Number of Openings |
Single Incumbent |
| Special Notes to Applicants |
This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.
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/40022 |
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
$41,061 - $47,746
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Jul 08, 2026