Cancer Health Drivers Program Postdoctoral Trainee

Department: Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801

Posting Open Date: 08/06/2026

Final date to receive applications: 08/25/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title: Cancer Health Drivers Program Postdoctoral Trainee

Vacancy : PDS
004936

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: Stipends are awarded based on the NIH T32 guidelines

Proposed

Start Date:

09/01/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 12 Months

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 is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is 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 regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

While training is flexible and tailored to suit each fellow’s specific needs, it always includes three basic elements:

• Hands-on research experience directed by teams of experienced faculty in more than one discipline.
• Professional development, including grant writing and publications.
• A focused curriculum that includes a required seminar on cancer disparities and other enrichment activities.

We propose to continue to provide comprehensive training to each fellow with an individualized mentored research experience that focuses on understanding or addressing the complex issues underlying cancer disparities and drivers.

• Mentoring by faculty with extramurally funded cancer control research programs
• Networking with other post-doctoral fellows, program mentors and allied researchers from multiple institutions.
• Guidance in developing grant applications, manuscript preparation, and publication skills
• Training with nationally recognized speakers
• Collaboration with researchers across multiple disciplines

Fellows receive a year of funding, with opportunities to extend to a second year. Stipends are awarded based on the NIH T32 guidelines. Additional allowances include health insurance and support for tuition, travel and research expenses.

Successful applicants will have a strong record of achievement, publications in health disparities/drivers or in cancer, and a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in behavioral science, epidemiology, nutrition, public health, or a related field.

The CHDP offers training to: recent doctorates (PhDs, DrPHs, or their equivalent); experienced applicants with a terminal degree wishing to change their research focus; and physicians who have completed their clinical training. Fellows receive a year of funding, with opportunities to extend to a second year. Stipends are awarded based on the NIH T32 guidelines. Additional allowances include health insurance and support for tuition, travel and research expenses.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Individuals must be highly motivated, possess initiative and a desire to learn and expand their…