Research Project Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Research Project Manager to oversee multiple epidemiological studies within the Department of Radiology's Epidemiology Research Team, focusing on lung cancer screening research. You will collaborate with the PI, data scientists, and staff to meet study aims and assist with grant proposals.

Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years’ experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or equivalent combination.
• Ability to travel to state or national meetings
• Knowledge of observational and clinical study design and data management

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Prepare, submit, and manage IRB applications and modifications.
• Develop and implement study timelines and activities; organize study meetings and minutes.
• Coordinate data collection and analysis activities; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Research data management

Written and oral communication

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Epic

PubMed

EndNote

Microsoft 365

Job description

Department: Radiology - Research-412802

Career Area : Research Professionals

Posting Open Date: 09/08/2026

Application Deadline: 09/22/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title: Research Project Manager

Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number: 20024987

Vacancy ID: NF0010008

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent

FTE: 1

Hours per week: 40

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date: 10/05/2026

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager position is responsible for managing multiple epidemiological studies within the Department of Radiology’s Epidemiology Research Team (ERT), with particular focus on lung cancer screening research. The Project Manager will work with the study team (principal investigator, co-investigators, data scientists, research assistants) and with the Associate Director for the ERT to ensure research aims are met. The Project Manager will also support the development of new grant proposals.

Main responsibilities include:

Project Management

• Preparing, submitting, and managing IRB applications and modifications
• Developing and implementing study timelines and activities
• Organizing study-related meetings (scheduling, drafting agendas, taking minutes)
• Coordinating data collection and analysis activities
• Ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements

Administrative and Financial Oversight

• Planning, tracking, and monitoring budgets and subcontracts
• Coordinating and maintaining Data Use Agreements (DUAs) with participating sites and data vendors
• Assisting with NIH progress reports and grant applications

Team Leadership

• Providing training and oversight to research assistants
• Supervising day-to-day research activities
• Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to manage expectations and develop strategies to meet study objectives

Research Dissemination

• Contributing to manuscripts and presentations
• Representing the research team at meetings and conferences
• Reporting results and findings to stakeholders

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• A minimum of one year of project management experience, preferably in an academic setting
• Knowledge of applied aspects of observational and clinical study design including research data management
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel to state or national meetings

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• Previous experience managing large epidemiology studies with demonstrated ability coordinating grant funded projects
• Experience with a variety of data collection/management systems (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics) and electronic health record systems (e.g., Epic)
• Prior pre- and post-award grant management experience
• Proficiency with relevant research tools and software (e.g., PubMed, Endnote)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc)

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.