Post-Doc Trainee

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.

The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history. Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master's degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

The University is seeking postdoctoral trainees to undertake research training at the School of Nursing, with an emphasis on learning to use intervention mapping and community-and practice-based partnership approaches to develop multi-level, theory-, and evidence-based interventions for preventing and managing chronic illness-related health conditions, with a specific focus on multi-level stressors as key contributors to chronic disease and adverse health outcomes. The initial appointment will be for 1 year. Re-appointment for a second year of research training is contingent on productivity (submitted papers, abstracts, applications for funding) and progress towards training goals during year 1. Trainees will work with their mentors to develop an Individual Development Plan ( IDP) to inform their training goals, strategies for meeting those goals, and evaluation of their progress. Trainees will participate in three required courses (N957: From theory to intervention and implementation, N958: Designing theory-based intervention studies, NURS 960: Theoretical Perspectives of Stress and Implications for Research and Policy). Other academic coursework will be kept to a minimum and relate directly to the IDP. Trainees are also required to regularly attend scientific and integrative seminars, associate with a research center at the University, and have mentored research experiences with SON and interdisciplinary faculty. NINR (funding agency) views research training as a full-time obligation. Thus trainees supported by T32NR007091 may work no more than 10 hours per week for pay outside of the T32. Trainees receive a monthly stipend (set by the funding agency based on years post PhD), tuition assistance, and support for professional travel and research-related expenses (including health insurance for the trainee).

Applicants must be registered nurses (RN) with a research doctorate (PhD) in nursing or a related field.

All requirements for the PhD must be completed prior to appointment to the research training grant.

Successful candidates will have previous course work and research experiences related to using theory and methodological approaches to study multi-level determinants that contribute to chronic illness-related health outcomes for individuals, families/households, communities or populations.

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If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.

Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.