Undergraduate Research Assistant

Monday - Friday, 8:3AM - 5:00PM

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The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering ( ESE) focuses on the interface between people and the environment with interdisciplinary programs in air quality, atmospheric processes, human exposure and health effects, and sustainable water resources, drawn from faculty expertise in the physical and life sciences engineering and policy. The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering ( ESE) is an academic and research department located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health and has 24 faculty, 29 joint and adjunct faculty, 14 administrative staff members, and 7 research staff members. It has about 120 graduate students. The mission of the Gillings School of Global Public Health is to improve public health, promote individual well-being, and eliminate health disparities across North Carolina and around the world.

Undergraduate research assistants will support ongoing projects at the Institute for Environmental Health Solutions as part of a structured research training program in environmental health. Students will receive direct mentorship from graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering. In addition to research activities, students will participate in seminars, workshops, and other professional development opportunities coordinated by the program.

This initiative represents a new partnership between the Gillings School of Global Public Health and UNC-Pembroke. The goal is to strengthen environmental health training for undergraduate students at both institutions and to foster collaboration across our schools.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Applicants must be current undergraduate students with course work in a STEM field and have a demonstrated interest in environmental health research. Interest in how environmental exposures impact human health is encouraged. Prior research experience is not required.

Applicants must be current undergraduate students with course work in a STEM field and have a demonstrated interest in environmental health research. Interest in how environmental exposures impact human health is encouraged. Prior research experience is not required.

The selected applicants demonstrate strong alignment with the goals of this position, including a clear interest in environmental health research and a commitment to learning through hands-on experience. Their background, academic focus, and personal motivation indicate that they are well prepared to contribute meaningfully to the research team and benefit from the mentorship and training offered in this role.

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