Role Snapshot
Web Applications Developer for the UNC Nutrition Research Institute's CHAI Core project, supporting precision nutrition research through web application development. This role contributes to a world-renowned center conducting innovative research on how individual differences affect nutritional needs and chronic disease prevention.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain web applications for the CHAI Core platform supporting nutrition research operations. Collaborate with researchers and IT staff to implement features that enhance research capabilities and data management.
Skills & Tools: Proficiency in web application development technologies and frameworks; strong problem-solving and communication skills for working with research teams. Experience with full-stack development, database management, and version control systems preferred.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional web development experience. Demonstrated experience building web applications and familiarity with research environments is beneficial.
Compensation: $45/hr
Job Description
Web Applications Developer - CHAI Core
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Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Nutrition Research Institute - 633300
Career Area
Information Technology
Posting Open Date
09/23/2026
Application Deadline
09/26/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Web Applications Developer - CHAI Core
Position Number
20078697
Vacancy ID
S028096
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week
20
Work Schedule
20 Hours per week; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$45.00 per hour
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months or longer
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is a world-renowned center and a global leader in precision nutrition research. Our on-site facilities include multiple wet labs and clinical facilities as well as a vivarium and a metabolic chamber. Approximately two hours from UNC-Chapel Hill, the NRI is located on the beautiful North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, NC, a mid-size city with a small-town feel. The institute is within walking distance of the city center which includes shops, restaurants, a minor-league ballpark, theater, and music hall of fame. We are also a short drive to Charlotte and Winston-Salem/Greensboro. The NRI offers programs that support a healthy work/life balance. We also offer professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development, and lifelong learning.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Learning how people can eat uniquely!
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is an internationally recognized center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our research contributes to the prevention and mitigation of chronic disease across the lifespan from periconception through aging.
Our Mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual’s requirements for and responses to nutrients.
NRI principal investigators hold faculty appointments in the departments of Nutrition and Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Their research interrogates nutrient roles in disease prevention, disease risk factors, and the impact of gene-environment and gene-nutrient interactions.
The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research. We seek and encourage a diversity of experiences and ideas and provide the tools and flexibility for all employees to achieve success and excellence within their chosen occupations and aspirations.
We are committed to open dialogue, careful listening, becoming educated about the systems that hinder or prevent success, and taking action to ensure that all are equally acknowledged for their contributions and equally reap the benefits of being part of our community.
Our Vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition.
Everyone who works at the NRI supports this hopeful vision. Working at the NRI means doing good for the world. Join us!
The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region.
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is an internationally recognized center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our research contributes to the prevention and mitigation of chronic disease across the lifespan from periconception through aging.
Our Mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual’s requirements for and responses to nutrients.
NRI principal investigators hold faculty appointments in the departments of Nutrition and Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Their research interrogates nutrient roles in disease prevention, disease risk factors, and the impact of gene-environment and gene-nutrient interactions.
The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research. We seek and encourage a diversity of experiences and ideas and provide the tools and flexibility for all employees to achieve success and excellence within their chosen occupations and aspirations.
We are committed to open dialogue, careful listening, becoming educated about the systems that hinder or prevent success, and taking action to ensure that all are equally acknowledged for their contributions and equally reap the benefits of being part of our community.
Our Vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition.
Everyone who works at the NRI supports this hopeful vision. Working at the NRI means doing good for the world. Join us!
The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region.
Position Summary
Position Title: Web Applications Developer
This position will be a Web Applications Developer for the Connected Health Applications and Interventions (CHAI) Core. This position is part of a small software development team developing and maintaining web solutions to support research projects and academic programs. This position will be responsible for application and framework development of interactive web systems, and development of projects from early requirements gathering through testing and deployment. The person will be expected to write software code to specification within standard browser technologies (Laravel, SQL, JSON, HTML, CSS, JavaScript), test code according to guidelines, manage version control, and document all work.
This position will be a Web Applications Developer for the Connected Health Applications and Interventions (CHAI) Core. This position is part of a small software development team developing and maintaining web solutions to support research projects and academic programs. This position will be responsible for application and framework development of interactive web systems, and development of projects from early requirements gathering through testing and deployment. The person will be expected to write software code to specification within standard browser technologies (Laravel, SQL, JSON, HTML, CSS, JavaScript), test code according to guidelines, manage version control, and document all work.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, math, or Engineering or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or
- Bachelor’s degree and some computer coursework from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in business application consulting or development; or
- Associate’s degree in Computer Programming and one year of experience in application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Journey level requires an additional one year of experience.
- Advanced level requires an additional two years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree and some computer coursework from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in business application consulting or development; or
- Associate’s degree in Computer Programming and one year of experience in application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Journey level requires an additional one year of experience.
- Advanced level requires an additional two years of experience.
Management Preferences
- Ability to provide stable, complex, and secure code independently
- Ability to develop code that is cross-browser compatible for desktop, tablet, or mobile phone experiences
- Ability to develop with an intent for modular component reuse
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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