Post-Doc Trainee

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 54,840 - 66,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel funds for meetings

Health insurance

Tuition and fees coverage

NIH Loan Repayment support

Job summary

A major public research university is seeking a Post-Doc Trainee to join its NRSA Primary Care Research Fellowship program. The position offers a competitive salary range of $54,840 - $66,600, with opportunities for hands-on research and patient interaction. Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with completed residency in a primary care field. The program is dedicated to training family physicians and internists for academic research careers, with various benefits available.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school and eligibility to obtain an unrestricted medical license in North Carolina.
• Completion of residency in a primary care field (General Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics, or Family Medicine).

Responsibilities

• Participate in extensive hands-on research involvement.
• Attend weekly fellows’ seminars covering research methods.
• See patients two to three half-days each week during the fellowship.

Skills

Graduation from an accredited medical school

Eligibility to obtain an unrestricted medical license in North Carolina

Experience in primary care fields

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Position Title

Post-Doc Trainee

Position Type

Full-Time Temporary

Work Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$54,840 - $66,600

Estimated Duration of Appointment

12 months

Position Summary

The NRSA Primary Care Research Fellowship program’s two‑to‑three‑year curriculum includes coursework leading to an MPH or PhD degree in UNC’s School of Public Health, extensive hands‑on research involvement, a weekly fellows’ seminar covering research methods, reviews of fellows’ works‑in‑progress and professional communication organized by the School of Medicine’s NC TraCS Translational and Clinical Research Curriculum. Fellows see patients two to three half‑days each week during their fellowship. The program uses the extensive resources and broad faculty of a major public research university. Positions are available beginning July 1, 2022 in a fellowship that trains family physicians, general internists and general pediatricians for academic research careers. A start date later than July 1st can be negotiated. Of the program’s 70+ fellow‑graduates over the past 33 years, more than 80% have moved to research‑focused positions in academia upon graduation. The program is principally funded through NIH/HRSA National Research Service Award grant. Salaries (stipends) vary from $54,840 to $66,600 depending on individuals’ years of experience and training since medical school and are set by NIH. Funds are also provided for travel to meetings, project expenses, health insurance and tuition and fees. Fellows are eligible to apply for NIH Loan Repayment support. Interviews for competitive applicants are continuing and positions will be offered as competitive candidates are identified.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MD or DO degree required with residency completed in a primary care field (General Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Medicine‑Pediatrics, or Family Medicine).

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited medical school and eligibility to obtain an unrestricted medical license in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

N/A

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

None specified.

Special Instructions

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

None specified.

Supplemental Questions

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