Postdoctoral Associate (PRODiG+ Scholar)

The PRODiG+ fellowship program is a 2-year mentored research experience which could subsequently transition to a tenure-track faculty position, depending on the fellow’s success in fulfilling the below detailed expectations of the position. Job duties during this postdoctoral experience will include:

• Conduct innovative and high-quality research in the field of nursing, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and understanding within the discipline.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, in collaboration with a senior scientist, and present at academic conferences to disseminate knowledge and engage with the scholarly community.
• Collaborate with faculty members and other researchers within the School of Nursing, as well as interdisciplinary teams across the institution, fostering a collaborative research environment.
• Assist in the development of grant proposals to secure funding for research projects, contributing to the financial sustainability of the research program.
• Occasionally contribute to teaching activities within the School of Nursing, such as guest lectures or seminars, to share expertise with students and enhance their learning experience.
• Engage in ongoing research development activities to stay abreast of advancements in the field of nursing research and enhance research skills and expertise.
• Ensure research activities comply with ethical standards and regulatory requirements, including institutional review board (IRB) approvals and adherence to relevant policies and guidelines.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders within the School of Nursing and the broader academic and professional community.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to research projects, such as data management, project coordination, and reporting requirements.

These duties encompass the multifaceted responsibilities of a Postdoctoral Associate in a School of Nursing at an R1 public research institution, contributing to the institution’s research mission and fostering excellence in nursing scholarship.

SUNY PRODiG+ SCHOLARS

The University at Buffalo (UB), a premier public research university and SUNY’s largest and most comprehensive campus, invites applications for PRODiG+ Scholars in various fields for two-year terms. A member of the AAU, UB enrolls nearly 32,000 students, has over 1,500 full-time faculty, and houses more than 120 research centers and institutes.

UB’s faculty includes members of the National Academies of Engineering, Medicine, and Education, as well as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Faculty have earned prestigious awards, including the International Prize in Statistics, NSF Career Awards, Grammy Awards, and Guggenheim and NEH fellowships. UB students regularly receive top national scholarships and fellowships.

SUNY, the nation’s largest state university system, includes 64 campuses, enrolling over 363,000 students and employing 83,000 faculty and staff. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core SUNY priorities, and the PRODiG+ initiative will create a pipeline of 400 diverse postdoctoral fellows for tenure-track roles over the next decade.

UB is committed to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility, recognizing these values as essential to excellence and its goal of becoming one of the nation’s top 25 public universities. The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to all eligible candidates and adheres to federal and state nondiscrimination laws.

All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

Buffalo Niagara Region

UB’s intellectual capital and innovation are driving Buffalo’s resurgence as a vibrant city that attracts talented professionals, artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators. With 1.2 million residents, Buffalo-Niagara is New York’s second-largest metropolitan area and one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions for college graduates. Its diverse communities share a neighborly spirit, affordability, and strong community ties, earning frequent recognition for quality of life.

Buffalo offers exceptional cultural and recreational opportunities, including the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Albright-Knox Art Museum’s world-class modern art collection, historic architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and H.H. Richardson, and Frederick Law Olmsted’s park system. The region celebrates its African-American heritage with landmarks such as the Michigan Street Baptist Church, the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, and the Colored Musicians Club and Jazz Museum. Festivals, theaters, and the state’s largest concentration of theaters outside New York City further enrich its cultural scene.

The area is also home to Niagara Falls, one of the world’s major tourist attractions, and two renowned wine regions: the Niagara Escarpment and the Finger Lakes. Sports fans enjoy NCAA Division I athletics with the UB Bulls, as well as professional teams like the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, and Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.

Less than a two-hour drive from Buffalo across the United States-Canada border is Toronto, the cultural, entertainment, and financial capital of Canada. Buffalo is also ideally located for easy access to many of America’s major cities. The Buffalo-Niagara International Airport offers direct flights to more than 20 cities, including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington, DC, all only an hour’s flight away.

University at Buffalo School of Nursing:

The School of Nursing is currently ranked #48 in NIH funding and faculty have secured or are partners on grants from the National Institute of Aging (NIA), the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Current research efforts are focused on, but not limited to, sleep, climate change, managing cancer symptoms, cancer screening, substance use disorders, maternal and reproductive health, managing symptoms associated with pulmonary hypertension, relaxation and meditation, simulation, use of smartphone applications to improve health, workforce resiliency, and behavioral health workforce education and training.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications         

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship;
• Have a PhD or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to start date; and
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preferred Qualifications         

• Preference will be given to candidates who are:
• Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.
• From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

Salary: $80,000 (annual)

Application link: https://ubnursing.info/4gG7TFD