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 the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures, including federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

At Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and our commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University by providing innovative ideas and perspectives, fostering a stimulating research environment, and advancing knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs, and a key reason why Carolina is recognized as 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 is regularly ranked as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, renowned for its diverse social, cultural, recreation, and professional opportunities on and around campus.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve through leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research.

• Patient care: We promote health and provide excellent clinical care, focusing on underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
• Education: We prepare future healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from diverse backgrounds via innovative, integrated curricula and interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
• Research: We support outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources, fostering collaboration across disciplines to advance basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The UJMT LAUNCH D43 training program is seeking a postdoctoral trainee for international research training in Malawi. This NIH-funded program, housed within the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, has a successful track record of training U.S. and international scholars. The one-year position involves traveling to Malawi to conduct a mentored research project, participating in program activities such as the research leadership academy, developing an individual development plan, and completing responsible conduct of research training.

Doctoral degree (PhD, MBBS, MBChB, MD, or equivalent)

Must be a current or incoming (within the next 12 months) UJMT LAUNCH D43 fellow

Experience conducting research in international settings and preparing manuscripts and abstracts

Details not specified

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