Clinical Pharmacology T32 Postdoctoral Training Program

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy invites applications for the Clinical Pharmacology T32 Postdoctoral Training Program, a collaborative postdoc opportunity with the Duke Clinical Research Institute. This full-time temporary position supports clinician‑scientists in drug development, pharmacology, and translation to patient care.

Selected candidates will complete rigorous training in study design, grant and manuscript writing, and communicate findings through presentations and publications

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral trainee will have completed highly relevant doctoral training in pharmaceutical or medical area (MD, PharmD, DDS).

Responsibilities

• Engage in clinical pharmacology research within a two-year T32 postdoctoral program.
• Develop and implement research questions, study designs, and data analyses.

Skills

Research design

Grant writing

Manuscript writing

Poster presentations

Oral presentations

Education

MD

PharmD

DDS

Job description

Department:

SOP-DPET - 452200

Posting Open Date:

04/25/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Clinical Pharmacology T32 Postdoctoral Training Program

Vacancy ID:

PDS004510

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:

$61,008 - $74,088

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

24 Months

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 UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting‑edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).
Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

Position Summary:

The UNC-Duke Collaborative Clinical Pharmacology T32 Postdoctoral Training Program is a collaboration between the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and the Duke Clinical Research Institute to prepare clinician-scientists to become leaders in clinical pharmacology research. This two-year program meets the fellowship training expectations set forth by the American Board of Clinical Pharmacology and is a registered member of ABCP. Clinical pharmacology, in the broadest sense, encompasses drug discovery, clinical development, regulatory issues, therapeutic use and individualization of drug therapy, optimization of drug dosage regimens, an understanding of drug‑induced toxicity, and measures to prevent or minimize adverse effects of drugs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Postdoctoral trainee will have completed highly relevant doctoral training in pharmaceutical or medical area M.D., Pharm.D., D.D.S.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• Full understanding of framing research question, research design and methods, and project implementation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific/manuscript writing, grant writing, poster and oral presentations.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• Preferred candidates will have strong publication record and demonstrated experience in research study design and project implementation.