The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 day ago
Research Associate
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50/hr - $50/hr
1+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education known for innovative teaching and research. They are seeking a Research Associate to work closely with Professor Ted Zoller on modernizing venture creation curricula, focusing on integrating AI capabilities into the MBA program.
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Responsibilities
Review and align existing lectures, exercises, and tools with Kenan-Flagler MBA curricula
Design and prototype generative and agentic AI tools to support venture ideation, validation, modeling, and execution
Assist in developing AI-enabled teaching modules, prompts, and workflows for faculty and student use
Support research and documentation related to AI-enhanced entrepreneurship pedagogy
Contribute to iterative testing and refinement of tools used in MBA courses and experiential programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Preferred
Background in entrepreneurship, strategy, innovation, or instructional design
Familiarity with generative AI tools
Familiarity with prompt engineering
Familiarity with agent-based workflows
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth
Skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates for performing arts events
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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