GA: Research Assistant
UNC Charlotte Department of Geography and Earth Sciences
Graduate Assistantship
Closes on Monday, November 30, 2026
Job Description
Seeking a graduate student to assist with research activities for 5 to 8
hours per week during the Fall (2026) and Spring (2027) semesters. This research position will focus on evaluating food access in Charlotte, with a special emphasis on qualitative data collection and analysis.
What I’m looking for:
ï‚• Graduate Student who have experience in qualitative data collection and analysis, as well as interest in anthropology, community development, urban studies, food security, or related fields.
ï‚• Familiarity with qualitative (i.e., thematic analysis) software.
ï‚• Good attention to detail and an interest in learning new skills.
What you’ll do:
ï‚• Help collect, organize, clean, and visualize customer data related to food purchasing patterns
in Charlotte.
ï‚• Support research tasks such as literature reviews and data documentation.
Why join us?
ï‚• Be part of meaningful research on food security and urban life.
ï‚• Flexible hours that work around your class schedule.