Research Project Manager

Research Project Manager

Be You. At Duke, we believe that great ideas emerge when people bring their authentic selves to work. As a Research Project Manager with the Center for Child and Family Policy (CCFP), you'll play a vital role in advancing interdisciplinary research that improves outcomes for children and families. You will partner with faculty, researchers, administrators, community organizations, and external collaborators to coordinate complex research initiatives from concept to completion.

Your expertise in project management, communication, and collaboration will help research teams transform innovative ideas into meaningful impact. In this role, you'll join a mission-driven environment that values diverse perspectives, teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. Work for this position will be based in the North Carolina counties of Bertie, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Hertford, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Pitt, Tyrrell, Vance, Warren, Washington, and Wilson.

This position will require significant travel between these counties. Preference would be for the Research Project Manager to live in or near one of these counties.

Be Bold. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate research projects across the full research lifecycle while supporting nationally recognized faculty and research teams.

What You'll Do

• Research Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination – 25%
• Project Initiation, Protocol, Risk & Resource Management – 20%
• Budget, Financial & Vendor Management – 15%
• Proposal Development & Research Planning – 10%
• Stakeholder & Project Communications – 15%
• Research/PI Support, Dissemination & Project Events – 15%

What You'll Bring

EDUCATION/TRAINING Requires Bachelor degree in related field. Additional training or certification in project management or a related area is preferred. Successful applicant must maintain active CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) in Human Participant Research and any other requested certifications deemed necessary to carry out the functions of this position.

EXPERIENCE Work requires experience in project management, research administration, research operations, or a related area sufficient to independently coordinate multiple components of research projects and work effectively with faculty, research staff, administrative partners, and external stakeholders. Experience should demonstrate increasing responsibility and independence in project planning, coordination, budget and schedule management, communication, and problem resolution. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Why Duke?

At Duke, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to research that directly improves the lives of children and families while working alongside world-class faculty and collaborative research teams. You'll benefit from:
Opportunities to work on impactful, interdisciplinary research initiatives. A collaborative and mission-driven culture. Professional development and career growth opportunities. Access to Duke's innovative academic and research environment. Comprehensive employee benefits and wellness resources.

Choose Duke. Your project management expertise can help advance research that informs policy, strengthens communities, and improves outcomes for future generations. Join a team where your work matters and where collaboration, innovation, and purpose drive meaningful change.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and help advance research that creates lasting impact for children, families, and communities.

Anticipated Pay Range:
Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $78,347.00 to USD $. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited…