Post-Doc Research Associate - Community-based Veterinary Pharmacy - PACE

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Post-Doc Research Associate for the Community-based Veterinary Pharmacy Residency Program. This position focuses on developing innovative pharmacy leaders committed to advancing health within their communities, supported by a comprehensive benefits package and an academic environment that fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and vision coverage

Paid leave

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure in North Carolina.
• Interest in community-based veterinary pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop pharmacy leaders capable of improving community health.
• Innovate in community-based veterinary pharmacy practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Details

Department	SOP-Practice Advancement - 452500
Posting Open Date	05/28/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Type	Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title	Post-Doc Research Associate - Community-based Veterinary Pharmacy - PACE
Vacancy ID	PDS004548
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	Dependent on experience and qualification.
Proposed Start Date	07/01/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	12 Months

Position Information

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.

The Community-based Veterinary Pharmacy Residency Program aims to develop pharmacy leaders who are capable of improving the health of patients within the communities they serve. The primary purpose is to foster the development of community-based veterinary pharmacist practitioners who are practice leaders, serving as innovators in community-based veterinary pharmacy practice.

In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The candidate should also be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina.

In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The candidate should also be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina.

The preferred candidate should demonstrate: 1) an interest in community-based veterinary pharmacy, including emerging practice trends; 2) effective communication and collaboration skills; 3) critical thinking and problem solving skills; 4) leadership and ability to partner with others to achieve a common goal; and 5) assertiveness and motivation.

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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.
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