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MaTRIC Project Manager for Cancer Population Science Research University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Health Disparities
Funding
The position is a full-time, permanent staff appointment with a 40-hour work week. The hiring range is dependent on qualifications and experience. UNC-Chapel Hill states that full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and health, life, and retirement plans, along with additional work/life benefits.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a MaTRIC Project Manager within the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role supports the MaTRIC (Managing Teams, Research and Integrated Coordination) Program and is embedded in Lineberger’s Cancer Prevention and Control and Cancer Epidemiology research programs.
The project manager will oversee two to three federally or privately funded cancer-related population science projects. The position will serve as a central point of contact among internal study partners and coordinate the timely delivery of research activities. Core work includes developing study and grant timelines, supporting budget forecasting, coordinating research meetings and retreats, managing day-to-day project operations, coordinating data curation and analysis, supporting grant renewals and funder reports, maintaining partnerships with participants and research collaborators, managing subcontracts, and hiring and supervising project staff.
In its broader MaTRIC role, the project manager will help strengthen research infrastructure at Lineberger. This includes developing resource guides and templates for interactions with finance, administration, the IRB, research offices, privacy services, and other UNC entities. The role will also coordinate training for early investigators and research staff in effective research project and financial management and provide continuing technical assistance.
The research environment is the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, an NCI-designated center whose mission encompasses cancer research, treatment, training, and outreach. The position contributes to population science research focused on public health, cancer epidemiology, cancer prevention and control, health disparities, data management, and collaborative research administration.
Funding details
The position is a full-time, permanent staff appointment with a 40-hour work week. The hiring range is dependent on qualifications and experience. UNC-Chapel Hill states that full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and health, life, and retirement plans, along with additional work/life benefits.
What's required
A relevant post-baccalaureate degree or, for candidates with comparable independent research productivity, a relevant bachelor's degree plus at least three years of relevant experience. Candidates need at least three years of experience and demonstrated ability to independently manage complex public health research projects. Required skills include reviewing scientific literature, creating data collection instruments, managing databases, administering IRB applications, analyzing data, interpreting results, managing research budgets and forecasting expenses, and using Microsoft Office 365 tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required, as are the abilities to manage multiple activities, lead projects, work independently and in teams, and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders and populations. Experience supervising research staff or interns is preferred. A terminal degree and licensure may be required depending on the position's duties.
How to apply
Apply through the UNC-Chapel Hill PeopleAdmin posting using the View or Apply link. Submit the application and required materials through the online portal before November 16, 2026.
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