Field Research Manager

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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The NC Collaboratory disseminates the policy and research expertise of the University for practical use by state and local government. A collaboratory is a center without walls in which researchers can perform their research without regard to physical location, interacting with colleagues, accessing instrumentation, sharing data and computational resources and accessing information in digital libraries in a collaborative manner.

The Field Research Manager provides research program support for the NC Collaboratory for their physical and social sciences grant award portfolios.

Responsibilities include implementing new database and project management software programs, migrating legacy files to the new platform, and creating/finalizing internal policies and processes for the department with a primary focus on research grant funding management protocols for both pre- and post-award projects.

This position also analyzes performance metrics and develops new metrics to quantify the effectiveness of internal operations and those of external, grant awardees. Field support is given to rapid response research teams for water and air sampling, as well as to ongoing programs in flood resiliency (grantees at both NCSU and UNCCH), high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and those assigned by the Executive Director and Research Directors. Work also involves analyzing and applying LiDAR, digital orthophotos, and other photogrammetric data to support post-Helene disaster assessment and redevelopment planning. Additional research-related duties are performed as assigned.

Four year degree with a preference for a related major in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require specific certifications or licenses. Specific jobs will require additional minimum training and/or licensing upon selection.

-Effective communication skills with a diverse range of stakeholders, including department team members, UNC-CH campus partners, and research grant recipients across North Carolina.
-Strong ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with responsibilities that shift day to day.
-Experience collaborating with large, cross?functional teams.
-Experience managing projects involving data analytics or data visualization.
-Knowledge of physical or social science operations within North Carolina state agencies.

Ability to climb stairs and move objects/general material handling equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations. Work may require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment ( PPE) (i.e. safety shoes, safety glasses, high visibility vest, gloves, and hearing protection) when working in or around fire stations and foam storage facilities.

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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.