Postdoctoral Associate - T32 Nurse LEADS

School of Nursing Established in 1931, Duke University School of Nursing is among the top-ranked of the nation’s nursing schools. The school is proud of its overarching commitment to educating the next generation of nurse leaders and advancing the roleof nurses and nursing in the transformation of health care and in the expansion of health equity. The School of Nursing has an inclusive and diverse community that supports the professional goals of its students, faculty, and staff as they pursue excellence. Comprised of 1,600 faculty, staff, instructors, and students, the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University School of Medicine, and Duke University Health System are a part of Duke Health. The Duke University Health System is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a network of health services. It encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

100% GRANT FUNDED

 

Duke University School of Nursing

 

Applicants must complete an online application, upload their CV and a letter of interest.

 

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

 

This Postdoctoral Associate position is supported by the T32 Nurse LEADS: Training in Nurse-LEd models of care ADdressing the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) training grant supported through the National Institute of Nursing Research. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct independent research activities under the guidance of faculty mentors in preparation for a full time academic or research career.

 

This appointment aims to support nurse scients to foster independent research programs focused on nurse-led models of care addressing SDOH using advanced analytics approaches through multiple strategies. Nurse LEADS builds upon a partnership with North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

 

Hybrid appointments are available.

 

SUMMARY

 

• The Postdoctoral Appointee must be a registered nurse, have a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g. DNS). Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency.
• Proof of US citizenship or permanent residency is required. 
• The term of the appointment is one year, with a one year renewal, for a maximum of two years (see Section 5 of the Postdoc Policy for length of appointment).
• The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, and may include teaching responsibilities.
• The appointment is generally preparatory for a full time academic or research career.
• The appointment is not part of a clinical training program, unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is the primary purpose of the appointment.
• The Postdoctoral Appointee functions under the supervision of a mentor and the Directors of the T32 Nurse LEADS program at Duke University School of Nursing.

 

EXPECTATION

 

Postdoctoral Fellows are required to further develop their research competencies through intense involvement in research training that is individualized to the fellow’s learning needs.

 

More specifically, the Postdoctoral Appointee is expected to:

 

1. Devote 25% effort to working on their mentor’s research projects and 75% to their coursework and training
2. Publish the results of research or scholarship during the period of the appointment (2 manuscripts as lead, 2 as co-author)
3. Carry out a pilot research study
4. Mentor pre-doctoral trainees
5. Submit a grant application to NIH or equivalent

 

• The Fellow is required to make a good faith effort to apply for institutional and external fellowships and grants to support their research.
• Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in research.
• Compliance with good scholarly and research practice.
• To develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized development plan (IDP) in partnership with mentors and T32 Directors.
• To attend monthly postdoctoral program seminars that are intended to integrate training program experiences.
• To attend research seminars sponsored by the School of Nursing’s Center for Research.
• To present research at a minimum of four nationally recognized research conference a year.
• Other training activities will include opportunities to participate in mentor’s ongoing research, to participate actively in an interdisciplinary research center on campus and/or other research training related activities.
• Postdoctoral Fellows must complete three T32 Nurse LEADS specific cour