Require Research Assistant/Associate Professor - DPOP in North Carolina

Job title: Research Assistant/Associate Professor - DPOP

Company: University of North Carolina

Job description: The Eshelman School of Pharmacy (ESOP) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is recruiting for a full-time, Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor position in the Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy (DPOP) (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/divisions/dpop/). The faculty member will be physically based in Wilmington, NC, and will work closely with the University of North Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW) College of Health and Human Services (https://uncw.edu/chhs/) and UNC Health Sciences at the South East Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC) (https://www.ncahec.net/location/southeast-ahec/). The successful candidate will develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program.



This academic appointment comes with the rank of Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor and will spend the majority of their time building a funded research program. They will mentor UNCW undergraduates interested in research, while also teaching and mentoring pharmacy and medical students and residents and MS- and PhD-level graduate students at the ESOP and UNCW. They must work well on collaborative interdisciplinary teams. They will work with the South East Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC) and the School of Pharmacy's interprofessional education team to help facilitate pharmacy student interprofessional education in the Wilmington area.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements



1. Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree



2. Must have a primary research focus in one or more areas listed below:

improving pharmaceutical use and patient outcomes,

reducing racial and ethnic health disparities,

Rural health,

children's health,

women's health,

substance abuse, and military or Veteran's health.



3. The faculty member must have a record of peer-reviewed publications, experience leading or collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and experience or the potential to obtain extramural funding through federal, foundation, or other sources.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience



Experience working with stakeholders and/or community-based research.

Track record of obtaining funded grants and/or contracts.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities



Not Applicable.

Special Instructions



online at with a cover letter, CV/resume, a list of at least four (4) professional references with their full contact information, and a detailed statement of research program and interests. Direct all inquiries to the Search Committee Chair:



Betsy Sleath, PhD



Regional Associate Dean, Eastern North Carolina



George H Cocolas Distinguished Professor



Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy



UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

E-mail: [email protected]

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Department Contact Information



Department Contact Name and Title Alekya Padmanabhuni, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information



If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to



Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.



If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement



The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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Location: North Carolina

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