Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Description

The University of Washington School of Pharmacy (UWSOP) Plein Center for Aging is committed to optimizing older adults’ medication outcomes and promoting healthy aging. The Plein Center for Aging is offering a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in geriatric-related research. Research areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, geriatric pharmacoepidemiology, practice-based research, and scholarship of teaching and learning. Fellows will gain experience in teaching and mentoring students. Interested fellows may be considered for earning a concurrent Master of Science (MS) degree through the Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) Institute program. The UWSOP is a global leader in transformative pharmacy research, education and outreach. The UWSOP has nationally and internationally recognized faculty members with funded research programs and extensive mentoring experience. A competitive stipend with benefits and travel support is provided.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Plein Center Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to: 

• Conduct Research
  • Develop and execute an independent research proposal related to aging. 
  • Engage in intensive, mentored research experiences with UW faculty.
  • Disseminate findings through manuscripts, presentations at conferences, and peer-reviewed publications. 
• Teach and Mentor
  • Deliver lectures and contribute to coursework for the Plein Certificate in Geriatric Pharmacy Practice.
  • Mentor PharmD, graduate, or undergraduate trainees on research projects and scholarly activities.
• Engage in Professional Development
  • Develop skills in grant writing, manuscript preparation, and peer review.
• Provide Service and Collaborate
  • Contribute to the Plein Center’s outreach and educational initiatives to advance healthy aging.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within and outside the School of Pharmacy to promote geriatric-related research and practice.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

• Possess a PharmD degree (applicants do not need to be licensed in Washington state) and
• Have completed or be in the process of completing a PGY1 residency (or have equivalent experience).  

 

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload the following documents by January 10, 2026: 

1. Updated CV          
2. Personal statement
3. Three letters of support

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

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