Postdoctoral Trainee

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 and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization, cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general public.

The NRSA Primary Care Research Fellowship program's two to three-year curriculum includes coursework leading to an MPH or PhD degree in UNC's School of Public Health, extensive hands-on research involvement, a weekly fellows' seminar covering research methods, reviews of fellows' works-inprogress and professional communication organized by the School of Medicine's NC TraCS Translational and Clinical Research Curriculum. MD fellows see patients two to three half-days each week during their fellowship. The Program uses the extensive resources and broad faculty of a major public research university.

Positions are available beginning July 1, 2024 in a fellowship that trains family physicians, general internists, general pediatricians, and PhD researchers for academic primary care research careers. A start date later than July 1st can be negotiated. Of the program's 70+ fellow-graduates over the past 33 years, more than 80% have moved to research-focused positions in academia upon graduation. The program is principally funded through NIH/ HRSA National Research Service Award grant. Salaries (Stipends) vary from $56,484 to $68,604 (2023 salary amounts) depending on individuals' years of experience and training since obtaining a doctoral degree and are set by NIH. Funds are also provided for travel to meetings, project expenses, health insurance, and tuition & fees. Fellows are eligible to apply for NIH Loan Repayment support. Interviews for competitive applicants are continuing and positions will be offered as competitive candidates are identified.

MD or DO degree with Residency completed in a Primary Care Field (General Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics or Family Medicine) or PhD degree in health services research or similar field.

For MD or DO applicants: graduation from an accredited medical school and eligible to obtain an unrestricted medical license in North Carolina.

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Apply online and provide CV/Resume, Cover letter, and a Personal Statement uploaded as 'Other Document' detailing your objectives in undertaking a research-oriented training fellowship and your proposed career direction after the fellowship. Also, applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation on letterhead from persons familiar with your talents, interests, promise in research, and future directly to the program coordinator, Lindsay McCall at: lmccall@email.unc.edu.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.

Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.