Postdoctoral Fellow in Individualized Care for At-Risk Older Adults

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship funded by the NRSA T32 training program in Individualized Care for At-Risk Older Adults. Fellows receive mentorship from interdisciplinary faculty and training in research methods, implementation science, grant writing, leadership, and team science.

The program supports developing independent nurse scientists in aging and health transitions.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Nursing completed before 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage in individualized mentorship and advanced training in research methods.
• Pursue an independent research program focused on aging and health transitions.
• Participate in dissemination and translation of findings, grant writing, and leadership activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty to advance nurse science.

Skills

Communication skills

Research training

Independent program of research

Grant writing

Team science

Education

PhD in Nursing

Job description

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/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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.