Research Project Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Health and retirement plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple epidemiological studies within the Department of Radiology’s Epidemiology Research Team. You will collaborate with researchers, data scientists, and staff to meet study aims and support grant development.

Responsibilities include IRB management, timeline planning, data coordination, and dissemination of results, with opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and conference presentations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of project management experience, preferably in an academic setting.
• Knowledge 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage IRB applications and modifications.
• Develop and implement study timelines and activities.
• Organize study-related meetings (scheduling, agendas, minutes).
• Coordinate data collection and analysis activities; ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with NIH progress reports and grant applications; provide training to research staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Research data management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Epic

Microsoft 365

Job description

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
• Providing training and oversight to research assistants
• 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above
• * Please describe your experience managing research studies, including your role in managing study timelines, activities and necessary regulatory documentation.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience with research data management, including any data collection systems you have used (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience supervising or providing oversight to research staff or teams.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your familiarity with electronic health record systems (e.g., EPIC) and medical terminology as they relate to research.

  (Open Ended Question)