Post-Doc Research Associate - Center of Excellence Eating Disorders; CEED and Carolina Ath

Post-Doc Research Associate - Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) and Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program (MHPP)

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Department Psychiatry - General - 412202
Posting Open Date 11/03/2025
Final date to receive applications 01/16/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate - Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) and Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program (MHPP)
Vacancy PDS
004696
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 (not specified)
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment 24 Months

The Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (CEED) in the Department of Psychiatry at the UNC
-CH School of Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Post-Doctoral Fellowship. This is a full‑time, two‑year position with a start date of July 1, 2026. UNC CEED provides multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient care for individuals with eating disorders. The fellowship position will be 80 % clinical and 20 % research. The fellow’s primary clinical responsibilities include conducting comprehensive eating disorder evaluations and providing individual, group, and family‑based psychotherapy treatments in CEED Outpatient, CEED Eating Disorder Unit (EDU), and the Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program (MHPP).

The fellow will also engage in research activities reflecting current CEED projects or quality‑improvement initiatives. The training philosophy follows a scientist‑practitioner model, providing advanced skills in psychology and evidence‑based practices in a specialized eating disorder setting. MHPP serves UNC varsity student‑athletes and offers brief and long‑term therapy in a multidisciplinary environment. The fellow will work with athletes presenting with disordered eating and body‑image concerns, be part of the Athlete Eating Disorder Team, and receive generalist training in mental‑performance interventions.

Upon completion, the fellow will be prepared for independent practice at an assistant‑professor level within a medical school or similar setting.

• Strong background in Clinical/Counseling Psychology.
• Completed doctoral training and internship at an APA‑accredited program by the start of the fellowship.
• Eligible for provisional licensure in NC.

• Experience with family‑based therapy and/or cognitive‑behavioral therapy for eating disorders is required.

• A clinical background in eating disorders or evidence of dedication to the field is encouraged.

UNC offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits supporting professional development and a healthy work/life balance.

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. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Department Contact:
Carla Feuerstein, HR Consultant – .edu

Postdoctoral Affairs Contact:
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs – (919) 962‑9982 or opahr