Post-Doctoral Scholar
Job Description
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Full job description
Posting Details
Department
Health Behavior - 464001
Posting Open Date
08/01/2024
Application Deadline
08/11/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Trainee
Vacancy ID
PDS004299
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
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Health Behavior is one of seven departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1943, the Department develops, and disseminates knowledge and interventions that promotes the health of individuals and communities. The Department’s 25 faculty members have backgrounds in behavioral science, health education, international health, social and cognitive psychology, medicine, medical sociology, and communications, and are united by their commitment to the disciplines of public health together with the social and behavioral sciences.
Position Summary
The Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center – Cancer Health Disparities Program (CHDP) seeks applicants for the postdoctoral program. This program provides multidisciplinary training with exposure to a broad spectrum of ideas and mentored collaborative research is fundamental to the development of effective cancer research in areas relating to cancer health disparities. Through its specialized core curriculum and mentored research experience, the CHDP focuses on training that crosses and integrates different disciplines. The flexibility in both eligibility and training allows the CHDP to enhance diversity within the field and, at the same time, provide the understanding and language for unifying that diversity.
Clear expectations of CHDP include: completion of the core curriculum (as tailored to your needs); submission of a grant or development of a grant proposal/participation in a mock grant review, preferably within your two years of fellowship; and participation in fellowship activities. You and your mentor will develop an annual training plan. Drs. Smith and Tate will meet with you and your mentor regularly to review progress and update your plan. At your yearly individual Development Plan meeting, we will issue a brief evaluation of your progress. You should cite CHDP in all publications emanating from your work as a fellow and you must comply with the NIH Public Access Policy (https://publicaccess.nih.gov/).
Clear expectations of CHDP include: completion of the core curriculum (as tailored to your needs); submission of a grant or development of a grant proposal/participation in a mock grant review, preferably within your two years of fellowship; and participation in fellowship activities. You and your mentor will develop an annual training plan. Drs. Smith and Tate will meet with you and your mentor regularly to review progress and update your plan. At your yearly individual Development Plan meeting, we will issue a brief evaluation of your progress. You should cite CHDP in all publications emanating from your work as a fellow and you must comply with the NIH Public Access Policy (https://publicaccess.nih.gov/).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD or equivalent degree in a related field
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Successful applicants will have a strong record of achievement, publications in cancer prevention and control, and a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in behavioral science, epidemiology, nutrition, public health, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
*Please mention you saw this ad on DiversePositions.*