2008-09 Postdoctoral Application Instructions

Applications for CPC traineeships must be received no later than Monday, January 28, 2008.

Applicants may arrange for their own financial support through outside sources, or request consideration from a limited number of awards available through the Carolina Population Center (CPC). Given that some sources of support are limited to certain areas of research (e.g. aging, fertility in developing countries), identification of area(s) of interest is essential. The initial term of appointment is one year, but reappointment for a second (final year) is expected. Postdoctoral traineeships funded by CPC begin during the second half of each calendar year. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 28, 2008. Please do not submit stapled materials.

A key consideration in the selection of postdoctoral fellows is the congruence of research interests between applicant and faculty preceptor. Applicants are urged to contact potential CPC faculty preceptors as soon as possible to arrange sponsorships. Identifying and making arrangements with an appropriate Faculty Fellow can be time consuming. Applicants are expected to consult the list of CPC Faculty Fellows and contact potential sponsors to determine their availability and interest.

Application materials may be e-mailed as an attachment, or submitted by mail (unstapled, please). A complete application includes:

1. A recent curriculum vitae including information on citizenship/residency status (to determine eligibility for various sources of funding), including a list of references.

2. Contact information, including address, phone number, and e-mail during the spring of 2008.

3. Optional information:
   • Are you Hispanic?
   • Please indicate your race.
   • Do you have any special needs or disabilities that we should be aware of?

4. Three letters of recommendation sent by the writers directly to Jan Hendrickson-Smith, CPC Training Program Coordinator (address listed below).

5. A description of the applicant's background in population and related fields, including courses completed, research training, and experience.

6. Copies of any research publications in population or related areas (no more than three).

7. A statement of educational/training goals that includes any courses to be audited and other types of training proposed for development of research skills. A list of specific courses is not required, but the Graduate School Catalog may be consulted for possibilities.

8. A proposal for research to be initiated and/or completed during the postdoctoral training period. Proposals should be sufficiently detailed to allow reasonable evaluation of their appropriateness.

9. A statement about research and career plans following postdoctoral training.

10. A letter of endorsement of the application and proposed training program by one or more CPC Faculty Fellows who agree to serve as preceptor(s).

11. E-mail, or mail the completed application to Jan Hendrickson-Smith (jhsmith@unc.edu), Training Program Coordinator (address listed below).

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to:

Jan Hendrickson-Smith, Training Program Coordinator

Carolina Population Center, UNC-CH

123 West Franklin St.

Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2524

phone: (919) 966-2160

fax: (919) 966-6638

E-mail: jhsmith@unc.edu