Postdoc in Individualized Care for At-Risk Older Adults

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship funded by NRSA T32NR009356 through the NINR. The program focuses on individualized care for at‑risk older adults and provides mentored training in research methods, implementation science, grant writing, leadership, and project management.

Fellows will be mentored by interdisciplinary faculty and gain experience working on aging, chronic illness, and family caregiving topics that aim to improve

Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing completed by start date.
• Active nursing license required.
• Commitment to full‑time research training.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the NRSA T32 training program.
• Conduct research related to individualized care for at‑risk older adults.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty across nursing, medicine, and social sciences.
• Contribute to grant writing, dissemination, and translation activities.

Skills

Aging research

Scientific writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Grant writing

Education

PhD in Nursing

Active professional nursing license

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship funded by NRSA T32NR009356 through the NINR. The program focuses on individualized care for at‑risk older adults and provides mentored training in research methods, implementation science, grant writing, leadership, and project management.

Fellows will be mentored by interdisciplinary faculty and gain experience working on aging, chronic illness, and family caregiving topics that aim to improve