Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Cizik School of Nursing (Finance)
Post-Doctoral Fellow - Pickering Caregiving Lab
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow (PhD, RN) to contribute to NIH-funded research projects focused on dementia family caregiving and care outcomes. This is a one-year position, with the potential for renewal based on performance.
The successful candidate will support multiple research initiatives by engaging in data management and analysis, manuscript preparation, and project management. Additionally, they will receive training in primary data collection, including participant recruitment and informed consent procedures. By the end of the first year, the post-doctoral fellow is expected to submit at least one competitive funding application.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation for research studies.
- Contribute to manuscript development and submission for peer-reviewed publications.
- Assist with project coordination, ensuring timely progress on study milestones.
- Receive training and contribute to participant recruitment and informed consent procedures.
- Actively collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams.
- Develop and submit a grant or fellowship application by the end of the first year
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
A postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
2. Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
3. Reads and evaluates literature.
4. Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
5. Have strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
Doctoral/Terminal Degree
Preferred: PhD in Nursing, strong background in geriatric nursing
Experience with quantitative data analysis and proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, or Stata) is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to manuscript preparation and grant writing.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
