Postdoctoral Fellow in Individualized Care for At-Risk Older Adults

Location: University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Open Date: Jul 14, 2026

The NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health (NCTH) at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship through the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)-funded Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Training Program in Individualized Care for At-Risk Older Adults (T32NR009356). The program prepares the next generation of nurse scientists to conduct innovative research that improves the health, healthcare…

experiences, and quality of life of older adults and their family caregivers during complex health and healthcare transitions. Fellows receive individualized mentorship from nationally recognized interdisciplinary faculty and advanced training in research methods, implementation science, dissemination and translation, grant writing, leadership, project management, bioethics, and team science. The program is designed to support the development of independent nurse scientists committed to advancing evidence-based care for older adults and their caregivers.

Dates (Deadlines and Anticipating Hiring Date): August 2, 2026 (earliest start date) and Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills:

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Nursing (completed prior to appointment start date)
Active professional nursing license
Commitment to full-time research training
Strong interest in aging, chronic illness, family caregiving, health transitions, or nursing science
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interest in pursuing an independent program of research

Application Instructions

Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen or noncitizen national or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment. Postdoctoral applicants should hold a professional nursing license and have completed a doctoral degree in nursing, by the beginning date of their appointment. All fellows are required to pursue their research training full‐time.

Application Instructions:

Completed application cover page
Personal statement
Professional development plan
Brief description of research project
Three letters of reference
Other supporting documents
Application details and submission materials can be found at: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/ncth/about-us/mentorships-fellowships/
Any questions can be directed to Amber Vas (ambvas@nursing.upenn.edu)

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/189518

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Individualized Care for At-Risk Older Adults

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA