Post-Doc Research Associate

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.

The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and global communities through education, research, scholarship, clinical practice and community education. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history. Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master's degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

The Center for Virtual Care Value and Excellence (ViVE) within the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Public Health Informatics Research

The postdoctoral fellow will join an interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of virtual care, digital health, AI-enabled care delivery, and health systems research. ViVE leads multiple federally funded and health system-aligned projects focused on the design, implementation, integration, and evaluation of virtual and hybrid care models.

The fellow will contribute to research examining how digital health tools including telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and AI-supported systems can be effectively integrated into clinical and public health settings to improve care delivery, outcomes, and system performance.

There will be opportunities to work across a portfolio of projects.

The postdoc will lead and support activities related to study design, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript development, and will contribute to grant writing and dissemination efforts. There will also be opportunities to mentor research staff and trainees within the lab.

PhD in public health, health informatics, health services research, or a related health discipline
Demonstrated research experience in digital health, informatics, or health services research
Experience with data collection, management, and analysis (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods)
Knowledge of research regulations and best practices
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary team

PhD in a relevant field (e.g., public health, health informatics, health services research)
Familiarity with clinical workflows and/or public health systems
Demonstrated ability to contribute to research projects from design through dissemination
Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including clinicians, researchers, and health system partners

Training or experience in public health informatics, digital health, or AI in healthcare
Experience with telehealth, remote patient monitoring, or AI enabled care
Experience with large-scale or multi-site research studies
Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and health data systems
Experience with implementation science or evaluation frameworks
Experience with Cancer Research
Prior experience mentoring students or research staff

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If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.

Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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