Research Assistant Professor

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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.

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The Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Operations Manager for the UNC Food Allergy Initiative. This is a full-time, fixed-term faculty position at the assistant professor level.

The Division offers an exceptionally collaborative environment for the care of children with the full spectrum of pediatric allergy, asthma, and immune deficiency disorders. Clinical care is provided at the UNC Hospitals Children's Specialty Clinics at Carolina Pointe II and the UNC Children's Allergy and Immunology Raleigh Clinic. The UNC Food Allergy Initiative conducts clinical research funded by federal grants and industry sponsors as well as investigator-initiated research.

The successful candidate will be an NP/ DNP with a background in pediatric allergy and clinical research. Candidates must be Board Certified nurse practitioners and licensable in North Carolina. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.

The successful applicant will be experienced in clinical trials planning and operations (feasibility, contracting, budgeting, recruitment strategies, central and single-site IRB regulatory requirements, safety and protocol training, familiarity with electronic data capture ( EDC) systems, trial conduct with research participants, CRO and Sponsor correspondence). Applicant should have experience with the conduct of oral food challenges and the assessment and management of anaphylaxis. Applicant should have ongoing Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative ( CITI) certification. Team management experience also recommended. They should also have a strong clinical background in the care of pediatric patients with allergy, asthma, and immune disorders.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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