• Job Description

  Req#: 263591

  Department

  Health Behavior-464001

  Career Area

  Research Professionals

  Posting Open Date

  08/14/2023

  Application Deadline

  08/28/2023

  Open Until Filled

  No

  Position Type

  Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

  Working Title

  Research Project Manager

  Appointment Type

  EHRA Non-Faculty

  Position Number

  20058529

  Vacancy ID

  NF0007266

  Full Time/Part Time

  Full-Time Permanent

  FTE

  1

  Hours per week

  40

  Position Location

  North Carolina, US

  Hiring Range

  55,100-73,000

  Proposed Start Date

  09/05/2023

  Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

  The Department of Health Behavior is one of seven departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1943, the Department develops, and disseminates knowledge and interventions that promotes the health of individuals and communities. The Department’s 25 faculty members have backgrounds in behavioral science, health education, international health, social and cognitive psychology, medicine, medical sociology, and communications, and are united by their commitment to the disciplines of public health together with the social and behavioral sciences.

  Position Summary

  Dr. Clare Barrington in the Department of Health Behavior at the UNC Gillings School of Public Health seeks a full- time EHRA Non-Faculty Project Manager. Dr. Barrington’s research focuses on social determinants of chronic disease globally and in the US. She conducts formative research to inform intervention design and implementation studies to determine outcomes and understand processes of impact
  
  The Project Manager will coordinate operations of multiple research projects, including two NIH-funded studies in the Dominican Republic focused on understanding and improving HIV care and treatment outcomes and overall wellbeing among vulnerable populations. They will also support development of new proposals related to HIV prevention and care in Guatemala and other settings. The position requires training and experience in public health research, understanding of research and evaluations designs, and the ability to implement multiple concurrent research tasks in English and Spanish (e.g. proposal development, data collection, manuscript preparation, community engagement). Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills (in English and Spanish) are also needed.
  
  The Project Manager will be an active member of a vibrant, interdisciplinary, transnational research team comprised of academic and community collaborators. Our team is committed to providing professional development for project managers, including opportunities to lead and collaborate on scholarly dissemination, presenting at conferences, and obtaining formal and informal training while in the position.

  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

  * This position requires strong public health research skills, including reviewing scientific literature, creating data collection instruments, managing databases, facilitating IRB applications and regulatory documents, and developing study protocols.
  * This position requires management skills including a demonstrated capacity to independently manage multiple tasks associated with multiple, integrated projects.
  * The Project Manager must have outstanding organizational and management skills.
  * This position requires excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural communication skills and an ability to take initiative on all aspects of research.
  * Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken)

  Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

  * A Masters degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Anthropology, Epidemiology, or another relevant field is preferred
  * At least 3 years experience is preferred
  * Experience with data analysis and drafting scholarly dissemination is preferred
  * Experience design and implementing evaluations for public health programs is preferred
  * Experience living or working in Latin America is preferred.

  Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

  Not Applicable.

  Special Instructions

  This position will be hybrid with a combination of in-person and remote work.

  Quick Link

  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/263556

  Department Contact Name and Title

  Clare Barrington, Professor

  Department Contact Telephone or Email

  cbarring@email.unc.edu

  Office of Human Resources Contact Information

  If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
  Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

  Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

• About the company

  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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