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Post-Doc Research Associate - Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) a
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Post-Doc Research Associate - Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) and Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program (MHPP)
Department : Psychiatry – General – 412202
Posting Open Date : 11/03/2025
Application Deadline : 01/16/2026
Position Type : Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Status : Full‑Time Temporary
Hours per Week : 40
Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE) : 1
Location : Chapel Hill, NC, North Carolina, USA
Position Overview The Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) in the Department of Psychiatry at the UNC‑CH School of Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Post‑Doctoral Fellowship. This full‑time, two‑year position begins on July 1, 2026. CEED provides evidence‑based inpatient and outpatient care for individuals with eating disorders. The fellowship is 80% clinical and 20% research. Clinical duties include comprehensive eating disorder evaluations and delivering individual, group, and family‑based psychotherapy in CEED Outpatient, CEED Eating Disorder Unit (EDU), and the Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program (MHPP). Research responsibilities involve current CEED projects and quality‑improvement initiatives. The role integrates advanced training and supervision in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with opportunities to work with student‑athletes, develop mental‑performance interventions, and prepare for independent practice at the assistant‑professor level.
Research & Clinical Mission CEED’s mission is to improve health and well‑being at the individual and community levels. It focuses on:
Patient care – delivering high‑quality clinical services and reducing disparities.
Education – training the next generation of health professionals.
Research – supporting interdisciplinary studies in basic, translational, and population science.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements • Doctorate (Ph.D./Dr.Psych) in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, completed in an APA‑accredited program. • Internship completions at an APA‑accredited institution and eligibility for provisional licensure in North Carolina.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience • Experience with family‑based therapy and/or cognitive‑behavioral therapy for eating disorders.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience • Clinical background in eating disorders or demonstrated dedication to the field.
Benefits and Professional Development UNC‑Chapel Hill provides comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, benefits, and services supporting professional growth and work/life balance. Additional opportunities include professional development lectures and journal clubs.
Application Information Applications are submitted through the UNC‑Chapel Hill careers portal. For more information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services, please visit the official university benefits page.
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Position Overview The Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) in the Department of Psychiatry at the UNC‑CH School of Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Post‑Doctoral Fellowship. This full‑time, two‑year position begins on July 1, 2026. CEED provides evidence‑based inpatient and outpatient care for individuals with eating disorders. The fellowship is 80% clinical and 20% research. Clinical duties include comprehensive eating disorder evaluations and delivering individual, group, and family‑based psychotherapy in CEED Outpatient, CEED Eating Disorder Unit (EDU), and the Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program (MHPP). Research responsibilities involve current CEED projects and quality‑improvement initiatives. The role integrates advanced training and supervision in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with opportunities to work with student‑athletes, develop mental‑performance interventions, and prepare for independent practice at the assistant‑professor level.
Research & Clinical Mission CEED’s mission is to improve health and well‑being at the individual and community levels. It focuses on:
Patient care – delivering high‑quality clinical services and reducing disparities.
Education – training the next generation of health professionals.
Research – supporting interdisciplinary studies in basic, translational, and population science.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements • Doctorate (Ph.D./Dr.Psych) in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, completed in an APA‑accredited program. • Internship completions at an APA‑accredited institution and eligibility for provisional licensure in North Carolina.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience • Experience with family‑based therapy and/or cognitive‑behavioral therapy for eating disorders.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience • Clinical background in eating disorders or demonstrated dedication to the field.
Benefits and Professional Development UNC‑Chapel Hill provides comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, benefits, and services supporting professional growth and work/life balance. Additional opportunities include professional development lectures and journal clubs.
Application Information Applications are submitted through the UNC‑Chapel Hill careers portal. For more information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services, please visit the official university benefits page.
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