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Postdoctoral Trainee
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Sheps Ctr for Hlth Serv Res - 633100 |
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| Posting Open Date | 10/27/2023 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Trainee |
| Vacancy ID | PDS004009 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full Time |
| Hours per week | |
| FTE | |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | |
| Hiring Range | Current NIH stipend salary range is $56,484-$68,604. Hiring salary for this position will be commensurate with NIH 2024 stipend levels. |
| Proposed Start Date | 07/01/2024 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 12 Months |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization, cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general public. |
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| Position 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. |
| Minimum Education and 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, and Experience | Candidates must have completed, or be on track for completing, a doctoral degree. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | 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. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| 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 lmccall@email.unc.edu. 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 fellowship. 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 here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/268334 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Lindsay McCall, Program Coordinator |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | lmccall@email.unc.edu |
| Postdoctoral 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 equalopportunity@unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | 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. |
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