The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC | United States
Job description
Vacancy ID: NF0007787
Position Summary/Description:
GENETICS IS HIRING TWO RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGERS (20062055 & 20062058). BY APPLYING TO THIS POSTING YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH POSITIONS .
The Research Project Manager will work closely with Principal Investigators (PI) in the Department of Genetics at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to provide project management for federally or privately funded large team science grants. The Project Manager will serve a critical role and act as the primary point of contact in the communication and coordination among the research team and assure the timely implementation and completion of all research activities related to the project. Responsibilities of the Project Manager will include but are not limited to: establish and monitor progress of project milestones, deliverables and timeline; assist with project budgeting; coordinate team meetings and retreats; communicate with the funding agency; conduct day-to-day project related operations; perform necessary grant and research administrative tasks; and assist in writing and submission of the annual grant progress report and renewal application.Education and Experience:
-Ideally, the candidate will have a MS or PhD in biological sciences.
-It is preferred that the candidate has a strong scientific background with experience in research design, data collection/management, grant and scientific manuscript writing, and knowledge of NIH funding mechanisms.
-Experience with genetics-related research is preferred.
About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina rates among the nation’s great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina’s students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We’re repeatedly ranked the nation’s best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree – the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking’s launch in 1998.Whether you’ve just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.
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