Research Project Manager

Department: Radiology - Research-412802

Career Area : Research Professionals

Posting Open Date: 09/08/2026

Final date to receive applications: 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:

Vacancy : 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

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 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.

• 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

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