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Post-Doc Research Associate - Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) a
Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Post‑Doc Research Associate – Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) and Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program (MHPP)
Location: Chapel Hill, NC. Position Type: Full‑time Post‑doctoral Scholar (temporary, 24‑month appointment). Hours per week: 40. Proposed start date: 1 July 2026. Salary: $56,000 – $62,232 per year.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research. The Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) delivers evidence‑based, multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient care for individuals with eating disorders.
Position Summary The fellowship is a full‑time, two‑year position (80 % clinical, 20 % research). Fellows will provide comprehensive eating‑disorder evaluations and deliver 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). Fellows will also engage in research or quality‑improvement projects aligned with CEED’s clinical programming, and will receive advanced training and supervision at both inpatient and outpatient levels.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive eating‑disorder evaluations.
Provide individual, group, and family‑based psychotherapy in CEED Outpatient, CEED EDU, and MHPP.
Participate in research activities and quality‑improvement projects.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, dietitians).
Engage with a diverse patient population across all age spans and sociodemographic groups.
Prepare to function independently at the assistant professor level upon completion of training.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Doctoral training and internship completed in a Clinical or Applied Psychology program accredited by the APA.
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 of eating disorders.
Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services please refer to the university’s resources.
Benefits UNC Chapel Hill offers medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits supporting professional development and a healthy work/life balance.
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research. The Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) delivers evidence‑based, multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient care for individuals with eating disorders.
Position Summary The fellowship is a full‑time, two‑year position (80 % clinical, 20 % research). Fellows will provide comprehensive eating‑disorder evaluations and deliver 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). Fellows will also engage in research or quality‑improvement projects aligned with CEED’s clinical programming, and will receive advanced training and supervision at both inpatient and outpatient levels.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive eating‑disorder evaluations.
Provide individual, group, and family‑based psychotherapy in CEED Outpatient, CEED EDU, and MHPP.
Participate in research activities and quality‑improvement projects.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, dietitians).
Engage with a diverse patient population across all age spans and sociodemographic groups.
Prepare to function independently at the assistant professor level upon completion of training.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Doctoral training and internship completed in a Clinical or Applied Psychology program accredited by the APA.
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 of eating disorders.
Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services please refer to the university’s resources.
Benefits UNC Chapel Hill offers medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits supporting professional development and a healthy work/life balance.
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