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.

Post-doctoral traineeship. The research encompasses health services research, comparative effectiveness research and patient-centered outcomes research. Trainees are drawn from a variety of disciplines including Clinical Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Sociology, Economics, Health Behavior, among others.

Clinical or research doctorate. Degree does not have to be completed at the time of application, but must be completed prior to starting the traineeship.

Candidates must have completed, or be on track for completing, a doctoral degree. Interests and expertise appropriate for health services research are needed. Applicants who have completed their PhD's are expected to be proficient in research methods. Candidates with a clinical doctorate (MD, DDS, PharmD or equivalent) are not necessarily expected to have had prior research training and may matriculate toward a degree at UNC as part of their training. Interest in health policy, health services research and related areas are key of course. Ability to express complex concepts verbally and in written communication is essential.

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1. Please submit two letters of support from persons familiar with your abilities in relation to health services research or your field of specialization directly to the program coordinator, Lindsay McCall at lmccall@email.unc.edu.

2. In a detailed Cover Letter please answer the following questions: a) If you hold an MD, DDS/ DMD, PharmD degree or an advanced degree in nursing, indicate what specific credentials (e.g. clinical fellowship training, board certification, dates certified) and/or clinical practice or academic faculty experience you may have in this field. (provide institution, certification, field, and year conferred) b) Have you received prior NRSA support either through an individual award or an institutional award? If yes, please provide the name, dates of award, pre or post, individual or institution, and grant number. c) Would you be a degree candidate if you received this fellowship support? If so, please provide degree sought, mo/yr expected, and discipline. d) What previous experience do you have in the field of health services research or health policy analysis? e) What is your objective in applying for this particular fellowship program? What sort of career path do you have in mind? f) What aspect(s) of health services research (substantive issues, methodology, policy arena) are of greatest interest to you?

3. As the Writing/research Sample, attach a brief narrative description (no more than 2 pages, single-spaced) of the research you propose to undertake as part of this fellowship.

4. Please visit http;//www.shepscenter.unc.edu/fellowships/nrsa-fellowships/nrsapostdoctoral/ for more information on this fellowship program.

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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.