美国印第安纳大学医学院招聘博士后—老年病学/老龄化研究

美国印第安纳大学医学院招聘博士后—老年病学/老龄化研究

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medicine - General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

Indiana University - School of Medicine

in Indianapolis, IN

Type: Full-Time

Posted: Today

Category: Medical Research

Appointment Type: Postdoctoral Fellow

Department: IUSM - Medicine - General Internal Medicine

Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Summary

The Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship focused on long-term care and aging research. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of clinical research, health policy, and implementation science, with an emphasis on improving care for older adults and individuals with dementia.

The fellow will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team under the primary mentorship of Dr. Kathleen Unroe, a national leader in applied aging research at the IU Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute, which is renowned for innovation in healthcare delivery. The position is supported by funded projects and offers opportunities to develop independent research in health policy and pragmatic trials.

Key Opportunities and Responsibilities:

Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research on health policy and long-term care for older adults, including those living with dementia.

Participate in clinical research in the nursing home setting.

Contribute to data analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant development.

Collaborate with faculty investigators and national networks to advance best practices in clinical trials in nursing homes.

Why Join Us?

The Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest division in the School of Medicine and featured a research portfolio of over $20 million in FY2021 and has many initiatives and collaborations with Centers, Institutes, and Programs throughout the University and with other academic and health care institutions. (https://medicine.iu.edu/internal-medicine/specialties/general)

IU Center for Aging Research is part of the Regenstrief Institute and is a national leader in clinical and applied aging research that includes a diverse group of faculty members who collaborate together and with investigators around the world on research to develop, test, and implement innovative strategies to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare and self-care for medically and socially vulnerable older adults and their caregivers. (https://www.regenstrief.org/centers/iu-center-for-aging-research/)

Access mentorship from leaders in clinical trials and implementation science.

Build a competitive research portfolio in a stimulating, interdisciplinary environment.

IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate or terminal degree required (PhD in nursing, sociology, gerontology, health policy, public health, biostatistics, or related field; or MD with research experience).

Strong background in clinical research, health policy, or aging-related studies.

Research interest in long-term care.

Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative methods; programming skills and familiarity with dyadic analysis preferred.

Demonstrated capacity for academic writing and research dissemination.

Department Contact for Questions

Kathleen Unroe, MD, MHA, MS

Professor of Medicine, Geriatrics

Email: kunroe@iu.edu

Special Instructions

You will be required to submit the following:

Curriculum vitae

Letter of interest

One relevant publication

Contact information for three references

Posting Number

IUSM-02366-2026

IUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer and affords reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities.

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