Postdoctoral Fellow

• Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

• Other

• Research/Scientific

• Closing at: Oct 13 2026 - 22:55 CDT

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $54,000 - Midpoint: $67,500 (Salaried E8) Department/Organization: 223101 - Dean's Office-Nursing

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

Additional Department

Summary

The Capstone College of Nursing invites applications for a full time Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a focus on chronic disease prevention and management in rural communities. This position provides robust opportunities for scholarly development, manuscript and grant writing, mentorship, and career preparation for a future faculty or research career.

Works closely with faculty mentor(s) to advance research that enhances preventive care strategies and addresses and improves health outcomes for rural populations experiencing high burdens of chronic conditions (e.g., substance use, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, infectious diseases).

Required Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate. Additional qualifications based on assignment.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Nursing

Must have valid U. S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong analytical skills and experience with relevant research methods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Alabama in good standing; OR licensure eligible. Prior experience working with rural populations. Demonstrated research interest in chronic disease prevention or management/rural health. Evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., publications, presentations). Experience with community-based research or implementation science. Training in advanced statistical methods, qualitative methodologies, or mixed methods. Experience with electronic health records (EHR) data, large data sets, or geospatial analysis. A record of submitting external funding applications (e.g., F31, T32, foundation grants).

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.