Post-Doct Research Associate
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing announces an opening for a health policy post-doctoral research fellow to join our interdisciplinary team under the direct mentorship of Dr. Lisa C. Lindley. The candidate will be provided advanced training in policy methods (e.g., case study approaches); policy advocacy (e.g., state & federal Medicaid hospice benefit, key stakeholder engagement); and communications (e.g., research/policy dissemination, digital scholarship, grant writing).
This fellowship program is focused on preparing the candidate for a research career. The University of Tennessee Knoxville is an R1, top-tier research institute. Fellows participate in research and research training, along with receiving mentorship to advance their program of research. The fellowship program is 2 years in duration with a renewal after the first year. Opportunities to purse an interdisciplinary, graduate health policy certificate may also be available. Our research group is focused on pediatric end-of-life and the selected person will work on NIH-funded projects. This position is available at a distance.
Research fellowship program includes:
- Mentorship with Experienced Investigator
- Interdisciplinary Research Training and Experience
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Research Methods Training
- Scientific and Grant Writing Enhancement
- Advocacy/Policy Focused Activities
- Didactic Seminars
Required qualifications:
- Earned doctorate (including such as health economics, nursing, psychology, social work, public health, or related fields).
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, inter-personal, and time-management skills are required.
Why Work at UTK?
The University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Nursing is a catalyst for optimizing health through nurse-led care by integrating education, practice, research, and technology. As a member of the UTK family, you’ll be surrounded by nationally and internationally-renowned faculty, staff, and students from around the world.
Salary & Benefits
At UTK, we strive to provide our eligible employees with a generous salary and comprehensive suite of benefits. For complete information about benefits, please visit the UT System HR Benefits page. Salary based on qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, sample published manuscript (PDF) and three letters of academic references via the UTK applicant system Taleo. https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions/
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