Post-Doc Trainee-CIDD

Post-Doc Trainee – CIDD (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, NC

The Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) is seeking postdoctoral fellows for its T32 Postdoctoral Research Training Program in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the program trains fellows in both the biological basis and clinical manifestations of NDDs, including autism, fragile X syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, tuberous sclerosis complex, schizophrenia, ADHD, and language disability.

Fellows will gain mentored research training, courses, seminars, lectures, and clinical experiences. The program is a two‑year training grant with the second year contingent on renewal.

• Engage in full‑time research training (≥40 hours per week) focused on NDD biology and clinical science.
• Participate in integrated training across basic and behavioral research methods.
• Attend courses, seminars, and lectures that cover clinical NDDs, developmental processes, disease mechanisms, and research methods.
• Obtain clinical experiences that complement translational research opportunities.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or comparable doctoral degree from an accredited institution before the start of the appointment. Eligible degrees include… (list truncated for brevity).

• Full‑time commitment of at least 40 hours per week to the training program.
• For clinical trainees, hours must be focused on the proposed research training with any clinical duties contributing directly to research outcomes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. non‑citizen national, or lawful permanent resident (green card).
• Eligibility for NIH NRSA/T32 funding.

• Ph.D. or M.D. (including physicians in residency training).

• Check eligibility and program links.
• Identify a mentor (or co‑mentors) who is an eligible faculty member.
• Email Program Directors Ben Philpot and Mark Shen, copying Program Coordinator Angela Cousin, with CV, proposed mentors, and confirmation of eligibility.
• Develop a research plan with the mentor and submit it with the application.
• Apply via the UNC HR website for the Post‑Doc Trainee Position.
• Submit CV, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation (emailable).

• Program Information: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Eligible Mentors: https:///
• Program Directors & Current Fellows: https:///
• Contact Program Coordinator Angela Cousin: angela.cousin.edu

• Department Contact:
  Angela Cousin – angela.cousin.edu
• Postdoctoral Affairs:  or opahr (unavailable for specific updates).

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.