Posting InformationPosition TitlePostdoctoral TraineeVacancy IDPDS002890DepartmentSheps Ctr for Hlth Serv Res - 633100Position TypePostdoctoral ScholarSalary RangeCurrent NIH stipend salary range is $52,704 - $64,008. Hiring salary for this position will be commensurate with NIH 2021 stipend levels.Full-time/Part-timeFull TimeIf part-time, hours per weekFTEProposed Start Date07/01/2021Estimated Duration of Appointment12 MonthsPosting Open Date10/13/2020Posting Close DateOpen Until FilledYesWork LocationChapel Hill, NCPosition Summary
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.Qualifications and Experience
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 orally and in written communication is essential.Equal Opportunity Employer
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.Special Instructions
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 [email protected]
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
4. Please visit http;//www.shepscenter.unc.edu/fellowships/nrsa-fellowships/nrsapostdoctoral/
for more information on this fellowship program.
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click hereQuick Linkhttp://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/184362Special Physical and Mental RequirementsDepartment Contact Name and TitleNancy Jenkins, Deputy DirectorDepartment Contact Telephone or Email919-966-7103Postdoctoral 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)-962-1091 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.Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Writing/research Sample
- Degree Transcripts
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).