Job Description

Posting Information

Department

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

07/30/2025

Application Deadline

10/06/2025

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

40

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

11/01/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months not to exceed 11 months


Position Information

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

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.