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Physician or Clinician Scientist
Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Physician or Clinician Scientist – UNC School of Medicine (Open Rank / Tenure Track)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(UNC‑Chapel Hill) is a nationally ranked public university known for its leadership in teaching, research and public service. The UNC School of Medicine is ranked 2nd nationally for primary care education and 5th among public schools for NIH research funding. The School’s mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others through excellence in patient care, education and research.
Position Summary The Department of Psychiatry and the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies seek an Open Rank/Tenure‑Track physician or clinician scientist with significant experience in addiction research. The major expectation is to develop and maintain an independent clinical research program related to alcohol and/or substance abuse and dependence that fosters bridges between basic science and clinical addiction medicine.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Postdoctoral training preferred.
Research experience relevant to alcohol and/or substance abuse and dependence disorders.
Strong clinical skills and experience working with an interdisciplinary team, including trainees from a variety of disciplines.
Record of relevant publications and scholarly activity.
Location and Time Commitment
North Carolina, United States.
Full‑time, Permanent Faculty.
40 hours per week (FTE 1.0).
Proposed start date: 01/01/2026 (or as vacated).
Benefits and Work/Life Balance UNC‑Chapel Hill offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid leave, health, life, and retirement plans, and additional programs supporting a healthy work/life balance. Employees also enjoy exclusive perks such as discounts on local retail, restaurants, performing arts events, and special rates on campus events.
Seniority Level Entry Level (Open Rank)
Employment Type Full‑time Permanent Faculty
Job Function Health Care Provider – Physician / Clinician Scientist
Equal Opportunity Employer
– UNC‑Chapel Hill is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University, the UNC Health system, and the UNC School of Medicine welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive work environment.
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(UNC‑Chapel Hill) is a nationally ranked public university known for its leadership in teaching, research and public service. The UNC School of Medicine is ranked 2nd nationally for primary care education and 5th among public schools for NIH research funding. The School’s mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others through excellence in patient care, education and research.
Position Summary The Department of Psychiatry and the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies seek an Open Rank/Tenure‑Track physician or clinician scientist with significant experience in addiction research. The major expectation is to develop and maintain an independent clinical research program related to alcohol and/or substance abuse and dependence that fosters bridges between basic science and clinical addiction medicine.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Postdoctoral training preferred.
Research experience relevant to alcohol and/or substance abuse and dependence disorders.
Strong clinical skills and experience working with an interdisciplinary team, including trainees from a variety of disciplines.
Record of relevant publications and scholarly activity.
Location and Time Commitment
North Carolina, United States.
Full‑time, Permanent Faculty.
40 hours per week (FTE 1.0).
Proposed start date: 01/01/2026 (or as vacated).
Benefits and Work/Life Balance UNC‑Chapel Hill offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid leave, health, life, and retirement plans, and additional programs supporting a healthy work/life balance. Employees also enjoy exclusive perks such as discounts on local retail, restaurants, performing arts events, and special rates on campus events.
Seniority Level Entry Level (Open Rank)
Employment Type Full‑time Permanent Faculty
Job Function Health Care Provider – Physician / Clinician Scientist
Equal Opportunity Employer
– UNC‑Chapel Hill is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University, the UNC Health system, and the UNC School of Medicine welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive work environment.
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