Post-Doc Trainee

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 Office of University Counsel represents the University, which entails providing legal advice and counsel to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, the administration, faculty, and staff on legal matters involving or affecting the institution. We advise the University administration on a broad range of initiatives, issues, and policy matters, and serve as a liaison between the University and its related and affiliated entities on legal and policy issues. We also assist with program implementation and provide legal and policy training for internal University audiences and educational programs for legal audiences and general audiences outside the institution on matters affecting the University and higher education in general. We engage in crisis and opportunity management and preventative counseling, including the identification of high risk activities and enterprises conducted by the University and the articulation of methodologies or strategies for coping with the risks. Our Office is responsible for selecting and supervising any outside counsel engaged by the institution.

The Higher Education Legal Fellow engages in a wide-ranging practice within the Office of University Counsel ( OUC). Reporting to an Associate University Counsel, the Legal Fellow is exposed to a variety of legal issues pertinent to colleges and universities. Areas of practice include constitutional law, employment, business operations and transactions, health care law, student matters, administrative law, intellectual property, regulatory matters, affiliation agreements, and general advocacy and litigation support.

With the supervision of OUC, Legal Fellows provide legal research, advise on various legal issues, attend client meetings, conduct interviews, attend board meetings, draft contracts and other legal documents, review University policies, review discovery documents, conduct training for employees, participate in EEOC and OCR responses, and faculty hearing preparation and proceedings as well as other advocacy and litigation responses and appearances as appropriate.

We are committed to providing rich professional and mentoring experiences to the Higher Education Legal Fellows during their tenure.

Additional information about the Office of University Counsel and the broad nature of its practice is available at http://universitycounsel.unc.edu/.

A law degree from an accredited school.

A law degree from an accredited school. Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or plan to be licensed within 6 months of start date.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent research and writing skills. Initiative, intellectual curiosity, tenacity; energized by challenges. Effective team member; aptitude for building positive working relationships at all levels. Ability to juggle shifting priorities and multiple projects; excellent follow-through. Creativity, strategic common sense, good judgment, level-headedness. The desire to be fully engaged in the work and to approach it with energy and passion.

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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.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.