Research Project Manager

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.

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.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation's first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. The UNC School of Medicine ( SOM) is consistently ranked among the top medical schools in the US. As an institution, we strive to promote a diverse, inclusive environment where our colleagues excel in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. Chapel Hill is a vibrant college community that borders the Research Triangle Park, known globally for innovation in research & technology, along with Durham and Raleigh. The region is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live, work, play, and learn.

The mission SOM Office of Research (OoR) is to support research in the School of Medicine under the direction of the Vice Dean for Research. The office oversees the infrastructure, communication and development necessary for a strong and growing research enterprise which supports more than $580M in external grant funding annually. Collaboration is one of the great strengths of UNC-Chapel Hill's research enterprise and the OoR works closely with many different units and offices throughout the institution to increase interdisciplinary science and maximize the resources available to our researchers.

The OoR invites applications for the position of Training Grant Project Manager. This position provides high level support for the large and growing number of successful training grants administered by the School of Medicine. The portfolio consists of largely NIH funded proposals that require substantial data collection and reporting. To continue to successfully renew these grants and obtain new strategic training grants, the OoR is hiring a project manager to provide comprehensive support for the organization and development of training grant applications and related resources. This position will serve as the central point person in the SOM to coordinate efforts that proactively develop and implement resources, educate the community, and promote best practices and data sharing. This process requires significant input and outreach with the training grant community to enhance the available resources available. This position will coordinate these efforts.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level background in sponsored research administration, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.

Excellent communication and team-building skills

Master's degree or higher in biological/biomedical sciences
Experience with the culture and data requirements for training grants
Experience with pre-award grant development
Experience with data collection and facile with databases

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.