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University of North Carolina

Research Project Manager

University of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412


Posting Information

Posting Information

DepartmentPharmacology-424001

Career AreaResearch Professionals

Posting Open Date11/01/2024

Application Deadline11/15/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Position TypePermanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working TitleResearch Project Manager

Appointment TypeEHRA Non-Faculty Research

Position Number20067905

Vacancy IDNF0008636

Full Time/Part TimeFull-Time Permanent

FTE1

Hours per week40

Position LocationNorth Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Proposed Start Date12/02/2024

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.OUR VISIONOur vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.OUR MISSIONOur 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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic,

Position Summary

The Metabolomics and Proteomics (MAP) Core Facility in the Pharmacology Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks to hire a full-time Research Project Manager to support the advancement of collaborative proteomics and metabolomics research on campus. As a University-operated recharge core, the MAP Core Facility offers mass spectrometry-based proteomics and metabolomics services to internal and external researchers across the United States.The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day organizational, operational and project management work of ongoing research. Duties include managing project design and implementation, facilitating discussions with collaborators, providing oversight of the overall project timelines, goals and guidelines, and assisting with budget management. Additional duties include managing MAP core-related communications such as updating guidelines and maintaining the website, as well as grant support.This Research Project Manager position will also support data analytics at the MAP Core, including data analysis, data quality control and maintaining compliance with our data management plan. Strong acumen with proteomics, metabolomics and/or mass spectrometry expertise when contributing to manuscripts, conference presentations and research grant applications is needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience with proteomics, metabolomics, and mass spectometry

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preference will be given to the candidate with the following relevant experience:Managing multi-site or multidisciplinary research projects; analyzing quantitative data; preparing reports and contributing to grant writing; preparing and managing research budgets; preparing manuscripts for publication; and strong communication skills and ability to foster teamwork.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Quick Linkhttps://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290832

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and TitleMaria Montemurro HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Emailmaria_montemurro@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.eduPlease 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 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.