Research Project Manager

About the University 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 the 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 Research Project Manager for Carmichael Lab will manage research project development from beginning to end across a variety of Artificial Intelligence pursuits in healthcare. Reports directly to Prof. Carmichael. Coordinate the development and implementation of many aspects of large AI studies. A particular emphasis is placed on studies involving Digital Pathology data and/or clinical notes. Responsibilities include overall project direction, supervision and direction of data collection and analysis, database management, grant support, presentation development, reporting and planning, and staff supervision. This position will collaborate with investigators across multiple departments, centers, and schools at UNC and elsewhere. Strong interpersonal skills and experience with interacting and working with diverse and/or vulnerable populations are essential to this position. The position requires substantial capacity to independently manage and coordinate research activities and staff across multiple projects. It also requires some programming background along with an inclination to learn and use other technologies such as large language models. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree and two years of general research experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Management Preferences Experience in academic research (particularly biomedical research) Experience working with data and programming (e.g. python) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and coordinate activities with medical, hospital and government institutions or advocacy groups Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Contact If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. #J-18808-Ljbffr