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Position Summary:

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, internationally recognized as a leader in the advancement of Caring Science research, is offering postdoctoral fellowships in caring science in the areas of: healthy aging across the lifespan, holistic health, health equity, and transforming nursing practice environments. Florida Atlantic University is a research intensive university located on six regional campuses in along the coastline of South Florida. The main campus for the university and the College of Nursing is located in Boca Raton in Palm Beach County. We offer four-degree programs (BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD) with curricula that are unique and caring-based with opportunities for interprofessional education with medical, social work and pharmacy students. Our research advances caring science in four areas: healthy aging across the lifespan, holistic health, health equity, and transforming nursing practice environments. Research is an integral part of Florida Atlantic University, is committed to the pursuit of higher education grounded in the arts, sciences and humanities. The internationally renowned Faculty at the College of Nursing is committed to providing a welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the internal and external communities that it serves.

  

Job Description: 

This postdoc fellow position will be a one-year assignment, but may be renewed an additional year if performance expectations and deliverables are met. The primary research focus will be on Caring Science and Holistic Health areas in Nursing.

Along with an interdisciplinary research team, and while under the direct supervision of Dr. Howard Butcher and Dr. Safiya George, postdoctoral fellows will conduct research focused on testing interventions designed to enhance cognition, mental health, health related quality of life and other health-related areas conceptualized within a Caring Science theoretical perspective. This postdoctoral fellowship will also assist with research project management and oversight, data analysis, proposal development, dissemination and manuscript preparation. 

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

-PhD in Nursing
-Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated initiative and dedication, ability to learn fast are required.

Salary:

$60,000 - $75,000

College or Department:

College of Nursing

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

NA

Application Deadline:

2023-09-09

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
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Transcripts:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
Background Screening:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.
Accommodations:
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