Research Program Manager

Department :

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date : 07 / 30 / 2025

Application Deadline :

08 / 25 / 2025

Position Type :

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Research Program Manager

Position Number : 20034199

Vacancy ID : S025876

Full-time / Part-time :

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week : Work Schedule :

Monday – Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM, and may fluctuate to meet the research needs of the position as needed.

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range :

19.99 - $51.03 / per hour

Proposed Start Date :

08 / 25 / 2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment :

6 months or less

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

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 UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach.

This position will provide program support for Dr. Lynne Wagner. This includes helping to direct and manage Dr. Wagner’s research portfolio including extramurally-funded research projects, and the research program she co-leads through the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group.

Responsibilities include working collaboratively with Dr. Wagner on grant proposals and on funded projects, including creating deliverables, timelines, monitoring team communication, and managing and tracking progress to ensure goals and deadlines are met. Participation in research proposal budget development and post-award financial tracking and budget management is a responsibility for this position. Responsibilities will also include supervising the work of research team staff to ensure key performance metrics are met and project timelines and deliverables are completed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Knowledge of relevant work

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.