"Postdoctoral Research Associate"

UNMC College of Nursing is seeking PhD graduates with a research focus in the self-management or prevention of chronic illness. Postdoctoral Research Associates are paired with senior nursing mentors to guide them in grant writing, obtaining funding and carrying out interdisciplinary research in preparation for research-intensive faculty positions at UNMC.

The College of Nursing & the Center for Chronic Illness Self-management and Prevention (CRISP) provides a research infrastructure for Postdoctoral Research Associates to be involved with interdisciplinary team science projects for development of their program of research.

The purpose of the two-year in-person post-doctoral fellowship is to prepare nurse scientists for successful careers in research. The focus of the UNMC College of Nursing is on issues pertaining to prevention and self-management of chronic illnesses that impact individuals and families across the lifespan. This emphasis is congruent with the rapidly increasing population of persons affected by chronic illness and associated healthcare costs in the U.S. We strive to prepare nurse scientists whose research contributions will help mitigate chronic illness. Post-doctoral associates are expected to relocate to Omaha, NE. We do not have a remote option.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD prepared applicants with evidence of past academic achievement and scholarly productivity.
• PhD in Nursing required (other graduate degree may be in a related field) by start of your fellowship.
• Match of interest with UNMC College of Nursing sponsor.
• Being a registered nurse is not required. We welcome nurses and non-nurse researchers.

Salary Range: Salary Commensurate with Experience

About University of Nebraska Medical Center: A vital enterprise in the nation’s heartland, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has its eye on improving the future of health care in Nebraska and beyond. As Nebraska’s only public academic health sciences center, UNMC is committed to the education of a 21st century health care work force, to finding cures and treatments for devastating diseases, to providing the best care for patients, and to serving our state and its communities through award-winning outreach. UNMC also is committed to embracing the richness of diversity, and is a major economic engine for the state of Nebraska. Led by Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., UNMC has six colleges, two institutes and a graduate studies program, serving nearly 4,000 students in more than two dozen programs. Our physician assistant program was recently ranked ninth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and our primary care program was ranked 17. The university’s physical therapy, pharmacy and public health programs also are ranked among the top in the country.