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Research Project Manager

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Commensurate with Experience

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Apr 02, 2026

Posting Information

Department	Neurology-411801
Career Area	Research Professionals
Posting Open Date	04/01/2026
Application Deadline	04/15/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Position Type	Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title	Research Project Manager
Appointment Type	EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Number	20075226
Vacancy ID	NF0009642
Full Time/Part Time	Full-Time Permanent
FTE	1
Hours per week	40
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	Commensurate with Experience
Proposed Start Date	05/25/2026

Position Information

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 Research Project Manager ( RPM) will plan, organize, and evaluate the active industry, federal funded, and investigator-initiated studies and educational learning initiatives in Department of Neurology with particular focus on the development of the Center for Aging Brain Health and the Duke- UNC Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The RPM will contribute substantively and independently to operationalizing the implementation of research processes and ensuring adherence to study protocols and compliance with data and security measures. The RPM will provide new hires with education and training of clinical research activities, regulations, and workflows specific to UNC and the clinical research roles and ensure detail-oriented and timely completion of all research, clinical, and education engagement deliverables, while meeting the highest standards of excellence. The RPM will be responsible for: Program planning, policy development, and evaluation Developing, implementing and monitoring customizable competency-based onboarding learning and education plans for all trial studies. The customized plans provide a foundation for continuous competency that is presented to the Department Chair and other faculty throughout the project. Convening the leadership team to oversee interdisciplinary efforts to support quality and educational management efforts and program implementation. Collaborating with health care professionals and researchers by facilitating learning with developing innovative educational materials and team-oriented inter-professional educational opportunities. Identifying and representing substantive research and educational issues with key leadership and funding agencies. Working with unit leadership to further initiatives. May be required to perform audits on open studies, monitor and support operations at one or more research locations.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Knowledge of research, regulatory compliance, and ability to understand a clinical protocol and research contracts. Capable of independent decision making and maintaining orderly study records according to federal and University regulations. Familiarity with databases and experience in creating administrative tools, developing and implementing new processes, and drafting standard operating procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and diplomatically, both orally and in writing. Critical thinking skills for problem solving with strategic thinking capacity to drive the research studies while understanding the upstream and downstream implications of decisions that affect study timelines.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Experience conducting or overseeing study audits, monitoring visits, and quality assurance processes. Familiarity with neurodegenerative disease research, aging brain health, or Alzheimer's disease studies.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link	https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/315310

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Le'Quisha Person, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email	lequisha_person@med.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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.