Research Project Manager

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department OBGYN-Global Health-412490 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 06/16/2026 Application Deadline 08/10/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Research Project Manager Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 20042515 Vacancy ID NF0009823 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 08/03/2026

Position Information

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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 is responsible for the operational management and oversight of international studies from proposal through closeout. The Division of Global Women's Health (GWH) in the Department of OB-GYN supports faculty with research studies within multiple sites in the US and in international locations. The Research Project Manager will lead planning and oversight of study implementation for multiple projects and monitor regulatory and award compliance.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in research management.
• Familiarity with maternal and child health field.
• Training in good clinical practices and protection of human subjects.
• Operational management skills needed to plan, coordinate, and complete studies.
• Ability to organize and motivate others.
• Able to effectively communicate in a cross-cultural environment.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

International experience preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Not applicable.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Harmony Chi Department Contact Telephone or Email harmony_chi@med.unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
• Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
• None of the above