Post-doctoral Research Associate: College of Nursing - UTK

University of Tennessee at Martin

$60,000 - $70,000 / year

Knoxville, TN, United StatesFull-timeRemoteNovice

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Description

Conduct innovative research and develop a competitive grant proposal.
Design and test your own research project directed at adolescents transitioning out of pediatric serious illness care.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and domain experts to identify ideal intervention components for your selected population and focus.
Present research findings and results through conference presentations, research papers, and internal reports.
Participate in academic and industry collaborations to foster knowledge exchange and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in serious illness care, rural health, and advanced statistics.
Mentor and collaborate with graduate students and junior researchers, providing guidance and support in their research activities.
Assist in grant writing and project proposal development to secure external funding for research initiatives.
Assist in the management of ongoing funded research.
Assists in project direction under senior researcher supervision.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Earned health-related doctorate (preference for nursing)
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, inter-personal, and time-management skills are required.

Work Location: 1200 Volunteer Blvd Knoxville, TN 37996 or Remote

Duration: 2 years

Compensation:

Anticipated hiring range: $60,000 – $70,000
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Application Instructions

For best consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a sample published manuscript before October 19th, 2026. Specific questions about the position may be sent to Lisa Lindley llindley@utk.edu.

About the College of Nursing

With a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. We embrace innovation while honoring the values that have shaped our success. By offering cutting-edge academic programs, supporting impactful research, and forging strong community partnerships, we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world. Join the Vol Nurse Family! Get to know CON

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

About this role

This position offers a two-year postdoctoral opportunity to lead your own research agenda within the College of Nursing at UT Knoxville. You would design and conduct an independent research project focused on adolescents transitioning from pediatric serious illness care, while developing a competitive grant proposal to sustain the work. The role combines scholarly independence with structured mentorship—you'll work under senior researcher supervision while building the fundable ideas and publications that establish your research trajectory.

The position sits at the intersection of clinical relevance and academic rigor. You'll collaborate with healthcare professionals and domain experts to shape your intervention, engage with the latest work in serious illness care and rural health, and present findings through conferences and peer-reviewed papers. Mentoring graduate students and junior researchers is part of the role, as is contributing to grant writing and management of funded projects. The work is remote-eligible, based in Knoxville, and offers the infrastructure of a Carnegie-classified research institution with strong ties to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and extensive professional development resources.

You'll need an earned doctorate in a health-related field (nursing preferred) and strong communication and organizational skills. The salary range is $60,000–$70,000 over the two-year appointment. This role suits someone ready to transition from postdoctoral training into independent research leadership while remaining embedded in a supportive academic health sciences environment.

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