Research Associate / Associate Director
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Associate Director (AD) of Radiology’s
Epidemiology Research Team will be a primary manager over the
operations, personnel, research initiatives, and financial
management for the Epidemiology Research Team. The AD will directly
report to and under the direction of the Principal
Investigator/Director of the Department of Radiology’s Epidemiology
Research Team. The Epidemiology Research Team currently has 6
funded grants/projects and collaborates with over 75 faculty and
staff at 10 academic institutions across the country. Research
focuses on the areas of breast, liver, and lung cancer. In addition
to constructing independent investigator-initiated projects, the
Epidemiology Research Team is part of larger national efforts, and
the AD is responsible for overseeing all administrative and
operational aspects of the Epidemiology Research Team and related
grant projects. This position requires substantial capacity to
independently manage and coordinate research activities for the
various projects within the program. The AD shall maintain good
working relationships with investigators and staff involved in
Epidemiology Research Team activities (at UNC -CH and across the
U.S.), with participating healthcare systems and providers,
participating study subjects, other collaborating sites, and
funding agencies. This position will also be responsible for the
fiscal management of the program grants, contracts, and other
sources of revenue. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And
Experience At least 5 years of project management experience,
including at least 1 year of experience working in an academic
setting. Demonstrated experience with the acquisition and
management of funding. Proven ability to integrate and analyze
information from diverse disciplines and ability to master new
concepts. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Previous experience managing large epidemiology studies,
supervising project staff, and working with investigators at other
institutions.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Danville , Research Associate / Associate Director, Science, Research & Development , Chapel Hill, Virginia
