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Research Associate

East Carolina University
$42,679
United States, North Carolina, Greenville
Mar 28, 2025
Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Research Associate
Position Number TN0281-ECONSP25
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH Economics
Department Homepage https://economics.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department ECONOMICS, DEPT OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Research Associate
Working Title Research Associate
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) .50
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $42,679
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Economics is one of sixteen departments in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University. The department has 16 faculty members and offers BS and BA degrees in Economics, an MS in Quantitative Economics and Econometrics, and actively supports a concentration in Coastal Economics and Policy within ECU's interdisciplinary Integrated Coastal Sciences doctoral program. The department offers a collegial and supportive work environment for faculty with varied interests and research agendas.
The Department of Economics is committed to producing excellent research in all fields of economics as well as contributing economics insights and methods to inter-disciplinary research. Faculty members collaborate with researchers across the campus community, including the Water Resources Center ( https://water.ecu.edu), the Center for Natural Hazards Research ( https://hazards.ecu.edu/), and the Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering ( https://cet.ecu.edu/sustainability). In addition, ECU's Integrated Coastal Programs ( https://coastal.ecu.edu/) and the facilities of the university's Outer Banks Campus near Manteo, NC ( https://coastal.ecu.edu/obx-campus/) offer unique opportunities for research, instruction and outreach beyond ECU's Greenville, NC campus. Faculty are actively engaged in research as evidenced by their robust publication records in well-respected journals and grants from a variety of funding organizations.
East Carolina University ( www.ecu.edu), a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is classified as a Doctoral/Research-Intensive University and enrolls around 27,000 students, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is located in Greenville, NC (pop. 95,000 with a metropolitan population of over 170,000), which lies 90 miles east of Raleigh and 80 miles from the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville is a great place to live, work, play, and visit. It has a cost of living more than 10 percent below the national average and boasts a vibrant Downtown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, over nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene. The Tar River connects with the Pamlico River about 30 minutes (by car) from Greenville, providing easy access to the entire Pamlico Sound.
Job Duties
The Department of Economics seeks a part-time temporary Research Associate. Job duties are as follows:

  • Plan, develop, conduct, and evaluate scientific research and who understands the context and implications of the research on the knowledge framework across multiple disciplines.

  • Plan projects, select appropriate methodology, conduct and modify application procedures as needed. This person would be the key manager of the project's knowledge framework while developing a succession plan for future position holders. Thus, this person would prepare publications and reports, communicate across the research group, and prepare materials, instruction, and training for knowledge framework maintenance.

  • Work independently to adapt work process and methods based on the current status of research in the field (assessing findings within a literature context) and develop new knowledge and techniques in the field. This position would need to be fluent in knowledge integration across multiple highly technical research fields including economics, sociology, public administration, climate science, and engineering.

  • Conduct literature reviews, propose and create methods and procedures that advance team science.

  • Lead a team of project researchers to collaborate, plan, and design data collection strategies, assessment, analysis, and draw conclusions that create new knowledge. The position will require the ability to plan and design specific measures and procedures that align with Federal regulations, disciplinary norms, and peer-reviewed standards.


Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, or Sociology. Experience working with the impacts of hurricanes on the economies, people, and places of eastern North Carolina or similar. At least 5 years of experience working with and leading interdisciplinary research teams.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date 03/28/2025
Open Until Filled No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 03/31/2025
Initial Screening Begins 04/01/2025
Rank Level Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/85197
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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