Research Project Manager of Informatics & Data Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina

Job Description:

Department:

TraCS Institute-429801

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

12/09/2024

Application Deadline:

01/06/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Research Project Manager of Informatics & Data Science

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20039523

Vacancy ID:

NF0008720

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Hiring Range:

$74,000 - $87,000

Proposed Start Date:

01/20/2025

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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.



OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.



OUR MISSION

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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.



Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as virtual. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.



The UNC Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute (TraCS) serves as the academic home for the University's Clinical and Translational Sciences Award (CTSA), a funded NIH grant. The vision of the TraCS Institute is to transform how clinical and translational science is being performed, here at UNC, throughout the State and out into the CTSA national community.


This position will serve as a team member in the TraCS Informatics and Data Science (IDSci) Service, which supports investigators in obtaining and using clinical data in support of their research. IDSci fulfills hundreds of data requests of varying complexity each year; supports and develops new informatics tools; and educates researchers on clinical data and informatics concepts.


The Project Manager is expected to manage day-to-day operations of projects with considerable independence, especially in the areas of decision-making, problem-solving, and milestone management. The Project Manager will be responsible for co-managing the request intake and assignment process, including consulting with study teams, liaising with data analysts, and shuttling requests through the approval process. The Project Manager will also manage a variety of internal and externally funded informatics development projects and will provide user support for our self-service tools. These responsibilities will require the Project Manager to develop an in-depth understanding of institutional policies on the use of clinical data for research. Additionally, with the support of the IDSci analyst team, the Project Manager will be expected to develop and maintain general knowledge about the availability and quality of UNC's clinical data.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Minimum of one year project management experience required. Working knowledge of HIPAA and IRB regulatory requirements; experience working with faculty in an academic environment.


The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience coordinating and managing a project plan, including progress tracking and working with project team to meet milestones. Must excel in working with teams composed of individuals with different professional expertise (e.g., faculty, programmers). Strong business communication skills (email, phone, etc.) are a must.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Project management experience in clinical informatics and research is preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as virtual. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.

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