CEQL Postdoctoral Fellow

Open Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity

Questions about the fellowship?

Contact Jared Rutan, via email at jmrutan@iu.edu.

The Indiana University School of Nursing seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Center for Enhancing Quality of Life in Chronic Illness (CEQL). The fellow will work under the mentorship of Dr. Amy Knopf, an established nurse scientist whose research focuses on health equity, health disparities, social determinants of health, bioethics, and clinical trial access.

This fellowship is designed to support the development of an early-career nurse scientist pursuing an independent program of research focused on health equity, health disparities, ethics, and/or population health. The fellow will engage in ongoing research projects while receiving individualized mentorship in research design, data analysis, scientific writing, grantsmanship, community engagement, and academic career development.

The fellowship provides an opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers, community organizations, health systems, and policy partners across Indiana University and beyond while contributing to innovative research that addresses health disparities and promotes equitable health outcomes.

About the Postdoctoral Fellowship

Position title: Postdoctoral Fellow – Health Equity, Health Disparities, and Community-Engaged Research

Organization: Indiana University School of Nursing, Center for Enhancing Quality of Life in Chronic Illness (CEQL)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (hybrid)

Research Focus Areas:

Health equity and health disparities
Social determinants of health
Community-engaged and participatory research
Ethics
Clinical trial access, enrollment, and retention
Policy

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop an individualized career development plan leading toward research independence and external funding.
Conduct independent and collaborative research activities.
Work with faculty mentor on ongoing projects, including: study design, implementation, data collection, and analysis.
Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
Present research at IU School of Nursing research forums and at regional and national professional conferences.

Fellowship Requirements and Qualifications

This position is on-site and located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The fellow will be expected to be on campus at least three days/week.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Nursing completed within the past five years
Demonstrated interest in research focus areas above
Commitment to a research-focused career in an academic, public sector, or health care environment
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and community-based research environments

Preferred Qualifications

Record of peer-reviewed publications
Experience designing and conducting quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research
Experience working with community partners or stakeholder-engaged research
Experience in population health or health equity/disparities research

Professional Development Opportunities

The fellow will receive:

Individual mentorship from Dr. Amy Knopf
Access to CEQL research seminars and scholarly activities
Opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary collaborations across Indiana University
Rigorous research training
Grant-writing and career development support
Support for conference presentations and professional networking
Guidance in developing competitive career development and research funding applications

Additional Information

The postdoctoral position is full-time with a compensation commensurate with the National Research Service Awards (NRSA) stipend levels plus an additional $10,000 awarded by the IU School of Nursing. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension contingent upon performance and available funding.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

Curriculum vitae
Statement of research interests and qualifications (maximum 2 pages)
Three examples of scholarly written work
Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Apply for the CEQL Postdoctoral Fellowship

About CEQL

The Center for Enhancing Quality of Life in Chronic Illness (CEQL) is dedicated to advancing research that improves the quality of life of individuals living with chronic illness. CEQL fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and innovation to address complex health challenges through rigorous scientific inquiry, implementation science, and community engagement.