Post-Doctoral Trainee

Position Information

The Program on Integrative Medicine (PIM) within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral fellowship.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Position Summary

The goal of this T32 training program is to cultivate diverse, well-trained, independent researchers at postdoctoral level for leadership in investigating efficacy, effectiveness, mechanisms of action, and implementation strategies for clinical integration of effective CIH therapies into healthcare practice. Research trainees will have the opportunity to:

• Receive rigorous training that emphasizes the development and implementation of clinical trials, including feasibility testing, mechanism evaluations, advanced quantitative and qualitative methods, systematic reviews/meta-analysis, and implementation science methods
• Receive a firm grounding in CIH concepts and research issues
• Participate in the ongoing research of strong mentors
• Develop and conduct significant studies that will provide a foundation for future funded research
• Participate in the development of innovative research tools and measures to better examine CIH approaches to care

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants must possess a doctoral-level degree in a health-related field (e.g., MD, ND, Ph.D., DO, DC, DOM, PharmD, DPT, OTD, DNP). Must be a permanent US resident or US citizen.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to a career in academic research on complementary, alternative, and integrative health modalities such as mind-body or nutrition interventions.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Research experience relating to complementary and integrative health is preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Special Instructions

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title: Allison Williams, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email: allison_williams@med.unc.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.