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The Carolina Postdoc Program for Faculty Diversity

The 2008 application is NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD.


Introduction

Download the application form: PDF (can be filled out online) or MS Word

Download the announcement (PDF, for printing and distribution)

As part of a continuing commitment to advance scholars from underrepresented groups in higher education, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity is pleased to announce the availability of postdoctoral research appointments for a period of two years. The purpose of the Program is to develop scholars from underrepresented groups for possible tenure track appointments at the UNC-Chapel Hill. Postdoctoral scholars will be primarily research associates engaged full-time in research and may teach only one course per year.


Guidelines

Fields

Applications for study in any discipline represented on the campus are welcome. Please specify your discipline of interest.

Stipend

$35,625 per calendar year. Health benefits and leave are available. Some funds are available for research expenses, including travel.

Eligibility

Applicants who will have completed the doctoral degree not later than July 1, 2008 and no earlier than July 1, 2004 are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. This program is funded by the State of North Carolina. The primary criterion for selection is evidence of scholarship potentially competitive for tenure-track appointments at the University of North Carolina.

Application materials

A complete application will include the following:

The statements should be separate documents and not included in a cover letter. If recommendation letters accompany application materials, they should be in a sealed envelope.

Electronic submissions are preferred and should be emailed to Application2008@unc.edu. Electronic submissions must be in PDF format.

Deadline

All materials should be sent to the address below and must be postmarked by Thursday, January 3, 2008. Submitted material will not be returned to the applicant. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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Contact Information

Questions regarding the program may be addressed to:

Rhonda Craig-Schwarz, Program Manager
Telephone: 919.962.1319 Fax: 919.962.1476
rhonda@unc.edu
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Application Form

Download the application form:


Application Submission Address

Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
312 South Building CB 4000
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-4000
Telephone (919) 962-1319
Application2008@unc.edu

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

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