Eligibility
Successful applicants will have a strong record of achievement, publications in cancer prevention and control, and a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in behavioral science, epidemiology, nutrition, public health, or a related field. The CCEP offers training to: recent doctorates (PhDs, DrPHs, or their equivalent); more experienced doctorally-prepared applicants wishing to change their research focus; and physicians, nurses, and other clinicians who have completed their clinical training. Fellows generally receive two to three years of funding, including an annual stipend. Additional allowances include health insurance and support for tuition, travel and research expenses. The CCEP encourages applications from women and minorities. 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.
Salaries
Postdoctoral fellows receive annual salaries appropriate to their training and experience, depending upon availability. With special consideration and permission, fellows may also work (and may receive compensation for) up to 10 hours per week to maintain clinical skills.
Allowances
Each postdoctoral fellow receives allowances for tuition, travel, research and other expenses. The allowance level will not change during the fellowship. Each year, fellows submit a budget plan for their allowances. Some re-budgeting within categories is permitted.
Due to recent increases in tuition costs, the CCEP tuition allowance may not be sufficient to pay all student tuition and fees at the UNC Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health. Other CCEP allowance dollars, however, may be used to pay tuition and fees, and the CCEP works with students to see that tuition is covered to the extent possible.
CCEP fellows are encouraged to travel to and participate in appropriate meetings (such as the annual American Society of Preventive Oncology national meeting) and short courses.
Research and other expenses may include books, some equipment, software, biostatistical consulting, research assistance, et al. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to use the majority of these research funds to conduct an independent project.
Benefits
Postdoctoral fellows receive health insurance coverage through the postdoctoral health insurance program. Fellows do not participate in the State of NC retirement plan. Fellows are eligible for 10 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year. All leave should be approved by the primary mentor. Parking applications are processed through the Cancer Center. New postdoctoral fellows are accorded the same status on the priority list as new employees. The CCEP does not provide support for moving expenses. For more information about postdoctoral fellows at Carolina, visit postdocs.unc.edu.
Length of Support
Fellows receive two to three years of funding. Performance is evaluated at the end of each year, and subsequent years are awarded depending on progress.