Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0008493

Salary Range: Dependent on Qualifications

Position Summary/Description:

The goal of the UNC Department of Epidemiology’s Cardiovascular Epidemiology program area is to advance population wellness and health equity through innovative and impactful research in the field of cardiovascular epidemiology. A parallel goal is the training of qualified scientists for a diverse and multidisciplinary workforce capable of addressing local, national, and global challenges in cardiovascular health. Currently the Cardiovascular Epidemiology program area includes 13 faculty, 5 research staff, and >20 predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows. This large and diverse group is supported by over 20 federal, foundation, and industry research awards spanning different mechanisms and topical areas.

The Lead Projects Manager will directly manage research efforts of eight Cardiovascular Epidemiology Program faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and collaborating institutions. The position will involve effectively organizing, guiding, and implementing the management of the Program’s large portfolio of research project grants, contracts, training programs, and personnel. To that end, the Lead Projects Manager will serve as the liaison between the Cardiovascular Program, the Department of Epidemiology, and extra-mural teams; lead the development, regular review, and revision of materials, tools and procedures that support grant activities; manage timelines and workloads related to research project performance, progress reports, award implementation, monitoring and reporting; ensure adherence to research policies within the Program; facilitate the development of new project grants and contracts, renewals, modifications, and terminations; oversee research project budgets and allocation of faculty/staff effort across research projects; coordinate research projects, training programs, and trainees; and train, monitor, and supervise other administrative / research staff and students.

Education and Experience:

-Experience working on complex epidemiologic research or public health projects is highly desirable.-Experience managing large and complex grant portfolios highly desirable.-Experience interacting with a central research office in a university setting is highly desirable.-Experience working with the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) as a research sponsor highly desirable.

Essential Skills:

The successful candidate will have at least five years of experience in administering and managing complex research projects at a higher education institution or research center. The individual must have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, flexibility, and a problem-solving attitude. The successful candidate will have a clear sense of positive, productive collaboration and strategic partnerships.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.