Postdoctoral Fellow in Individualized Care for At-Risk Older Adults
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Individualized Care for At-Risk Older Adults
Location: University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Open Date: Jul 14, 2026
Deadline:
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
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
Application Instructions
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.
Application Instructions:
- Completed application cover page
- Personal statement
- Professional development plan
- Brief description of research project
- Three letters of reference
- Other supporting documents
- Application details and submission materials can be found at: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/ncth/about-us/mentorships-fellowships/
- Any questions can be directed to Amber Vas (ambvas@nursing.upenn.edu)
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/189518
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