Postdoctoral Fellow, Digital Heart Health Lab

Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow, Digital Heart Health Lab

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Hiring Department:

School of Nursing

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jun 01, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Digital Heart Health Lab at the University of Texas, Austin (DHH Lab, PI: Kavita Radhakrishnan RN, PhD, MSEE FAAN FAHA) is seeking to fill a postdoctoral research position. Our lab is devoted to investigating the efficacy of current and emerging digital health technologies such as connected sensors, and digital gaming to facilitate cardiovascular disease self-management among adults with heart diseases through multiple funded studies. Our mission extends beyond research; we strive to develop innovative digital health interventions, with a specific focus on underrepresented and vulnerable populations. We are committed to addressing the unique needs of diverse communities, including those who speak different languages, are from different cultures, and reside in diverse settings.

In this position, with guidance from Dr. Radhakrishnan, you will be responsible for leading an independent project that addresses our shared interests and aligns with your career goals. Your responsibilities will also include support of existing lab projects, including overseeing data analysis and dissemination, and mentoring and training junior scholars, and grant writing.

Purpose

This position will be directly involved with two NIH-funded R01 clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Collecting data, maintaining study records and meeting regulatory requirements
• Critically evaluating and interpreting data through advanced quantitative analysis and determining next steps
• Mentoring and training staff and students
• Writing and publishing scientific material, including manuscripts
• Presenting research at conferences
• Contributing to grant submissions for external funding
• Collaborating with the research team to coordinate operational development activities.
• Collaborating with other researchers at The University of Texas Austin, nationally, and internationally

Required Qualifications

• PhD in nursing, or a related field from a U.S. institution
• Desire to pursue a career in nursing research and scholarship
• Technical skills related to behavioral sciences research, including strong quantitative and qualitative skills. Ability to use SPSS, or R desired
• Ability to work independently on projects
• Strong proficiency in scientific writing demonstrated through lead-authored publications
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to train and mentor staff and students

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office and lab conditions.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Research statement detailing their research, overall research goals, career goals, and expectations for how this traineeship will advance both sets of goals, and their next step in their program of research

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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