The College of Nursing at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a Bridge to the Faculty Post-Doctoral Research Associate, to be served in the UIC Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science beginning August 16, 2021.

Program Goals: The Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate program seeks to advance diversity on the permanent faculty level by encouraging the recruitment, retention, and promotion of outstanding scholars from different backgrounds, with an emphasis on attracting individuals from groups who have been historically underrepresented in science. The goal of this program is to recruit, mentor, and support the transition of outstanding candidates from postdoctoral assignments to research active, tenure track faculty members. In addition to mentorship within the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, the Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate will participate in a cohort-based mentoring experience through the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity, where they will have the opportunity to meet other Bridge to the Faculty Scholars.  Successful postdocs with department approval will have the opportunity to transition to faculty starting in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Located in the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in the United States, UIC is a comprehensive urban public research (R1) university with a diverse student body and a strong tradition of support for difference and equality. UIC is among the nation’s top five most diverse campuses.

The College of Nursing at UIC is one of the premier nursing schools in the nation, with a research enterprise ranked #8 for NIH funding and their DNP program ranked as #6 in the nation by US News & World Report. Learn more at nursing.uic.edu.

The ideal candidate’s research will be focused on advancing biobehavioral nursing science for adults with complex health disorders, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and more. Potential areas of interest include but are not limited to: health disparities and health equity, health promotion and disease prevention, symptom science, self-management, end of life and palliative care, and biological mechanisms and markers. A successful candidate will work with established UIC faculty to develop an independent and competitive research program that would make them attractive for conversion to an open UIC tenure track faculty position in the Department after two years. Research duties will include peer-reviewed publications, submission for extramural grant funding, and the preparation of a detailed research plan that will be used to apply for a position as a tenure track assistant professor in the Department that would start in August 2023. The post doc research associate will engage in a mentored teaching experiences, including co-teaching one course at the undergraduate or graduate level during the second year.

Candidates must have completed their PhD in Nursing or a closely related health science field within the past three years – no earlier than August 15, 2017 and no later than August 15, 2021. This is a full-time position including a competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply: Applicants should submit materials to https://jobs.uic.edu.

1. Cover letter: Please include a summary of your program of research and how you would contribute to building a culturally diverse educational environment
2. Curriculum vitae
3. 3 academic references, including the candidate’s dissertation chair or mentor/advisor
4. A writing sample (publication or dissertation proposal/chapter)

For fullest consideration applications should be received by February 1, 2021. Inquiries about the position can be sent to Dr. Susan Dunn at sdunn01@uic.edu.

The University of Illinois Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899