Cancer Health Drivers Program Postdoctoral Trainee
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Research/Development
Clinical Research, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Posting Information
Posting Details
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
Position Information The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service and consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. 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, with diverse opportunities that span the campus and community.
Program Overview T32 Cancer Health Drivers Program ( CHDP ) at UNC Lineberger
PROGRAM
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.
Opportunities available to T32 Postdoctoral Fellows
- 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.
Eligibility 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 interests and expertise.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability.
We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
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