Postdoctoral Palliative Scholar Opportunity
Where
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN, United States
Salary Range (Annual Salary)
$70,000 - $70,000
Description
Postdoctoral Scholar Opportunity
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing announces an opening for a pediatric postdoctoral scholar to join the PedEOL Care Research Group under the direct mentorship of Dr. Lisa C. Lindley. The scholar will be provided advanced training in methods (e.g., stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, advanced statistics); healthcare delivery and policy (e.g., state & federal Medicaid hospice benefit, key stakeholder advocacy); and communications (e.g., dissemination, grant writing) with a focus on aging-out/transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is an R1, top-tier research institute. Postdoctoral scholar will participate in research and research training, while receiving mentorship to advance their program of research. The postdoctoral scholar position is 18months. Our research group is focused on pediatric serious illness and the selected person will work on 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 health-related doctorate (preference for nursing)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, inter-personal, and time-management skills are required.
Duties
• Conduct innovative research and develop a competitive grant proposal.
• Design and test your own research project directed at adolescents transitioning out of pediatric serious illness care.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and domain experts to identify ideal intervention components for your selected population and focus.
• Present research findings and results through conference presentations, research papers, and internal reports.
• Participate in academic and industry collaborations to foster knowledge exchange and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in serious illness care, rural health, and advanced statistics.
• Mentor and collaborate with graduate students and junior researchers, providing guidance and support in their research activities.
• Assist in grant writing and project proposal development to secure external funding for research initiatives.
• Assist in the management of ongoing funded research.
• Assists in project direction under senior researcher supervision.
Why Work at UTK?
The University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Nursing is a catalyst for optimizing health and healthcare 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. The annual salary for this position is $70,000 plus benefits. For complete information about benefits, please visit the UTK Benefits page. Salary based on qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a 1.) letter of interest, 2.) curriculum vitae, 3.) sample published manuscript (PDF) and 4.) two letters of academic references via the UTK applicant system.
Additional contact information can be directed to: Dr. Lisa C. Lindley [email protected] . Screening of applicant credentials will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply
Attn: Dr Lisa Lindley
E-mail: [email protected]