Post-Doc Trainee

Posting Information Posting Details

Department Sheps Ctr for Hlth Serv Res - 633100

Posting Open Date 07/20/2022

Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes

Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title Post-Doc Trainee

Vacancy ID PDS003542

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week 40

FTE 1

Work Location Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $54,840 - $66,600

Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel! Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit 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.

Position Summary 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-in-progress and professional

communication organized by the School of Medicine’s NC TraCS Translational and

Clinical Research Curriculum. 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, 2022 in a fellowship that trains family

physicians, general internists and general pediatricians for academic 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 $54,840 to $66,600 depending on individuals’ years of experience and training since medical school and are set by NIH . Funds are also provided for travel to meetings, project expenses, health insurance and tuition and 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.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements MD or DO degree required with Residency completed in a Primary Care Field (General Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics or Family Medicine)

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Graduation from an accredited medical school and eligible to obtain an unrestricted

medical license in North Carolina.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NRSA

fellows must be United States citizens, non-citizens nationals, or residents of the United

States with a permanent resident card.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience N/A

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Cathy Lyons, HR Specialist

Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]

Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to [email protected].

Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.