转发：UNC China Early Career Researcher Position

1.     Overview

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is accepting applications for three hybrid US-China early career researcher positions supported by a D43 training grant from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). These competitive positionswill focus on undertaking cutting edge research in the field of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in South China and include US-based training activities in order to prepare these individuals to become independent PIs. Outstanding applicants with a terminal degree (e.g. PhD or MD) in relevant areas of expertise and with research experience in basic science, clinical, epidemiology, or social science are encouraged to apply. Research will focus on STIs, but prior research experience in STIs is not required to apply. The full-time positions provide research training and mentorship opportunities from a network of experts. Applicants must be residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan. Trainees will receive a one year appointment with salary and benefits package consistent with NIH standards with an option to extend to a second year contingent on meeting benchmarks. 

2.    Unique components of “sea turtle”research training

Our UNC China positions are unique because they nurture the next generation of 海龟 “sea turtles”, include training in both China and the United States, and benefit from a strong set of multi-disciplinary mentors who are recognized authorities in their respective fields. Here we refer to sea turtles as bright Chinese students who train abroad and then return home to become junior faculty. We will accelerate the transformation from early career researchers to established sea turtles who undertake independent research. Early career researchers will participate in Center meetings and training opportunities, work with training faculty on existing or newly developed STI research training projects, and receive support to publish manuscripts and write research grants. Early career researchers will attend the University of Washington “Principles of STD/HIV Course” in Seattle Washington, develop a research plan over the course of six months in China, and then have an opportunity to undertake research training at UNC. Our program provides an opportunity to understand both Chinese and American grant writing, career development, and professional advancement. It is our strong belief that the next generation of research leaders will need to have global, multi-disciplinarynetworks in order to be successful. 

3.    Early career researcher mentorshipteams

Strong mentors are the backbone of an effective research training experience. Our NIH D43-supported team of mentors includes leading authorities within their respective fields. For example, Co-PI and mentor Myron Cohen is co-leader of the United States HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) and PI on the HPTN 052 study that was named by Science magazine as the single “breakthrough of the year” in 2011. More details on mentors can be found below.