Postdoctoral Fellowship in Healthy Aging in HIV
Position Overview
Organization: Child, Family & Population Health Nursing
Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Healthy Aging in HIV
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington School of Nursing has a history of developing scientists in healthy aging across populations. We are pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Healthy Aging in HIV to start in October 2023. The purpose of the postdoctoral position is to prepare scholars for academic research careers in healthy aging. The postdoctoral fellow will be supported for one year of training with a second year of funding available based on satisfactory progress in the first year. The salary range is $65,508-$68, 604 per year. We are seeking highly motivated individuals for the following position:
People living with HIV are living longer and experience higher rates of symptoms and comorbid chronic health conditions than those living without HIV. Under the direction and mentorship of members of the Webel Research Lab, the postdoctoral fellow will join a high-performing, multidisciplinary team exploring how to promote healthy aging in adults living with HIV using non-pharmacological strategies (e.g., physical activity and diet intake). Our laboratory is currently developing two NIH-funded multi-site parent grants and their additional related supplements:
- HEALTH Study: an exercise randomized trial for older people with HIV (≥ 50 years of age) testing the effects of high-intensity interval training on different outcomes, and a biobehavioral coaching and mHealth text messaging intervention to promote long-term adherence to physical activity. Outcomes include exercise capacity, muscle strength, body composition, physical activity levels, mitochondrial function, and cognitive function.
- PROSPER Study: a longitudinal observational study determining which aspects of physical activity and diet quality are associated with different outcomes, including symptom burden, sarcopenia, and frailty.
Postdoctoral Scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
Fellowship Aims
This position will support the research projects mentioned above. Under general PI supervision, this individual operates with a high degree of independence and will:
· Be a part of a multi-site multidisciplinary research team conducting studies related to physical activity, exercise, and diet for people living with HIV;
· Learn and/or improve knowledge of theories, methods, and skills necessary to conduct gerontological research;
· Develop research expertise through experiences with interdisciplinary teams, exposure to and immersion in ongoing healthy aging research activities, and structured feedback and critique;
· Receive mentoring in the ethical conduct of research, inclusive of diverse vulnerable populations;
· Be mentored in intramural and extramural grant writing;
· Be supported in the development of additional academic skills and the publishing of their dissertation;
· Have the opportunity to pursue independent data analysis/manuscripts on multiple existing datasets focused on physical activity, diet, sarcopenia, symptoms experience, physical function, cognitive function, and related topics in people with HIV;
· Attend weekly projects and lab meetings;
· Be expected to attend a training seminar every quarter during the academic year, except during the summer quarter;
· Have the option to take up to 6 credits per quarter during the academic year under a University of Washington tuition waiver.
Specific research activities may include:
- Support ongoing recruitment strategies;
- Verbal and written communication with potential and current research participants;
- Consenting research participants;
- Conduct assessments and administer surveys;
- Data entry, cleaning, and coding;
- Data management and access;
- Manages day-to-day grant activities;
- Process and track participant compensation;
- Conduct/confirm follow-up visits with participants;
- Schedule data collection efforts;
- Coordinate with other employees’ roles pertinent to the project;
- Supervision of research assistants;
- Assists in the preparation, editing, and submission of presentations and publications;
- Manage IRB/NIH documentation;
- Facilitates compliance relative to University, School of Nursing, and sponsor policies and procedures;
- Performs other related duties as directed to support the missions of the School of Nursing.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
Qualifications
Complete a Ph.D. in Nursing Science or related field by September 30, 2023.
· Show evidence of a program of research that supports healthy aging in marginalized populations.
· Preferred qualifications:
· Experience working with people living with HIV and/or other older adult populations living with chronic illness;
· High level of experience in statistical methods;
· Experience writing manuscripts.
· International applications are welcome. Applicants must be eligible for U.S. employment. For more information, please visit the International Scholars Operations website.
Instructions
Applicants are invited to submit the following:
o A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages)
· Applicant’s cover letter should include responses to the following items:
1) How do your research interests and expertise match the projects on healthy aging in adults living with HIV?
2) What are your 3- and 5-year professional goals?
o Three letters of recommendation
· Letters should address the applicants’ scholarly abilities, areas for growth, and future potential in academia
o resume/curriculum vitae
o transcript
o 1-2 pieces of sample writing (e.g. articles, grants).
All application materials are to be addressed to Allison Webel, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor in the School of Nursing, and submitted here in Interfolio. The deadline for first consideration is August 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm/PST.
Questions about the position and/or application process can be directed to Allison Webel at awebel@uw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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