The University of North Carolina
Post-Doc Associate
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
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Posting Information
Department: Sheps Ctr for Hlth Serv Res - 633100
Posting Open Date: 11/04/2025
Application Deadline: 11/07/2025
Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title: Post-Doc Associate
Vacancy ID: PDS004702
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: $61,008-$74,088
Proposed Start Date: 01/01/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment: 12 Months
Position Summary Post-doctoral Associate. 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.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements 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.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, & 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 PhDs 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 is key of course. Ability to express complex concepts orally and in written communication is essential.
Preferred Qualifications n/a
Special Physical/Mental Requirements n/a
Special Instructions
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.
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?
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.
Please visit http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/fellowships/nrsa-fellowships/nrsapostdoctoral/ for more information on this fellowship program.
Contact Information Posting Contact: Lindsay McCall, Program Coordinator – lmccall@email.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact: (919) 962-9982 or opahr@unc.edu. Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs 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.
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Post-Doc Associate
role at
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill .
Posting Information
Department: Sheps Ctr for Hlth Serv Res - 633100
Posting Open Date: 11/04/2025
Application Deadline: 11/07/2025
Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title: Post-Doc Associate
Vacancy ID: PDS004702
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: $61,008-$74,088
Proposed Start Date: 01/01/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment: 12 Months
Position Summary Post-doctoral Associate. 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.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements 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.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, & 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 PhDs 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 is key of course. Ability to express complex concepts orally and in written communication is essential.
Preferred Qualifications n/a
Special Physical/Mental Requirements n/a
Special Instructions
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.
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?
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.
Please visit http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/fellowships/nrsa-fellowships/nrsapostdoctoral/ for more information on this fellowship program.
Contact Information Posting Contact: Lindsay McCall, Program Coordinator – lmccall@email.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact: (919) 962-9982 or opahr@unc.edu. Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs 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.
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