Dear Colleagues,
The Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Program Coordinator.
The Research Program Coordinator will work with the Vice Chair of Research to provide programmatical support for the research mission of the Department. This involves supporting faculty
and trainees in research endeavors e.g. providing individualized funding and other collaborative opportunities, support for proposal development, and coordinating workshops, events, and seminars that promote research in the department. This position will also
direct and administer the programs and staff of major externally-funded research projects. Using extensive research administration experience, this position will provide a high level of professional support to faculty and trainees in all areas of proposal
development and post award management. This position will assist provide guidance and counsel in regard to proposal submissions. This will require the Research Program Coordinator to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of complex, multi-institutional
consortiums, multi-disciplinary and cross-campus research units, foreign institutions, and postdoctoral awards. The person in this position must build and maintain a culture of compliance in research to ensure adherence to federal, state, and university regulations;
areas covered include, but are not limited to, research finances, security and bio-safety, human and animal welfare, technology transfer, and good laboratory practice. It is expected that the Research Program Coordinator review associated policy and procedures
and recommends changes to increase productivity and effectiveness.
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant undergraduate degree and 3 or more years of
relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Chosen candidate must have grant administration and proposal development experience. Require a candidate with NIH proposal development and submission experience. Strong verbal and written
communication skills are a must.
Excellent organization skills and time management; ability to handle changes in work volume and intensity. Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and judgement, as well
as the ability to present information in a clear and effective manner. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to multi-task. Creativity and problem-solving capabilities. Proficiency in MS Word, MD Excel, Powerpoint, reference/publication management
software, and research databases.
Please visit
http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/183920 to apply.
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Michelle Collins, MPA, CRA, CPRA
Research Program Manager
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
UNC Clinical Informatics Fellowship Program
UNC Program on Health and Clinical Informatics (PHCI)
UNC School of Medicine
Email:
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https://www.med.unc.edu/clinicalinformatics/
https://phci.tracs.unc.edu/
Twitter: @UNC_CIF