Deputy Director of Research Project Management

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $85K - $115K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ February 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Deputy Director of Research Project Management for the Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE). This role leads management of solar fuels research collaborations, directs project organization and communication, and oversees scientific and technical communications to various stakeholders while supporting transformative research initiatives and intellectual property protection.

Highlights

Manage research collaborations and project portfolios within the CHASE Energy Innovation Hub.
Lead decisions on research direction, organization, and structure for CHASE projects.
Communicate CHASE scientific accomplishments to academic, government, and industry stakeholders through multiple media formats.
Coordinate with global energy research centers to uphold CHASE's international leadership in liquid solar fuels.
Work closely with a research program administrative coordinator to maintain technical databases on research progress.
Facilitate intellectual property protection via coordination with technology transfer offices at UNC and partner institutions.
Required expertise includes a Ph.D. chemist or equivalent experience with at least three years in physical/inorganic chemistry research and project management at a major center.
Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite, and significant scientific writing experience.
Preferred qualifications include experience in electrochemistry, photochemistry, catalysis, renewable energy, and familiarity with university business practices and outreach.
Salary range is $85,000 to $115,000 annually for a full-time permanent position.