Postdoctoral Associate in Nursing (Duke University)

Institution: Duke University School of Nursing Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: Medical Center Requisition Number: 264781 Work Arrangement: Regular Date Posted: Dec 30, 2025 About Duke University School of Nursing Established in 1931, Duke University School of Nursing is a national leader in preparing nurse clinicians, scholars, and innovators. With more than 1,500 students, we offer programs including: Master of Nursing (MN) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) PhD in Nursing Our programs equip graduates with rigorous training, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration to lead the future of nursing. Recognition: #1 in the nation for Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs #2 for Doctor of Nursing Practice #5 for Master’s programs (U.S. News & World Report) Named a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing (11 years in a row) Position Overview The Schools of Nursing and Medicine seek a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Research Team. Role: Conduct full-time independent and mentored research focused on adolescents and young adults (AYA) with chronic conditions and their family care partners Collaborate with faculty mentors and an interdisciplinary team Advance research informing clinical practice and policy Opportunity to publish impactful work and prepare for an academic or research career Minimum Requirements PhD in Nursing, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field (or equivalent doctorate such as ScD, MD, DVM) Clinical and research expertise in adolescent/young adult health, chronic illness, or survivorship care Strong background in qualitative or mixed methods research Experience with database development and entry-level statistical methods Excellent writing skills and record of scholarly dissemination in PYD Commitment to equity-driven, patient-centered research Preferred Qualifications Experience mentoring graduate students or research assistants Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) data and repository development Prior involvement in grant writing and manuscript preparation Essential Duties Conduct independent and mentored PYD research for AYAs with chronic conditions and families Plan and execute research goals, publish dissertation work, and develop career award proposals Organize and evaluate clinical programs delivering peer support and family partner programming (e.g., NC-PAL, ATLAS) Mentor graduate students and research assistants; foster inclusive lab culture Collaborate on pilot studies: consenting, data collection, analysis, dissemination Lead and co-author manuscripts; present findings at scientific meetings Assist with grant writing and development of evaluation protocols for peer support programs Contribute to building a PYD study data repository using EHR data Professional Development Collaborate with biostatistics and other departments for database development and analysis Deepen conceptual and methodological expertise in PYD and peer support Develop skills for independent research funding and program planning Job Details Job Code: 00003820 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE Job Level: 00 Nearest Major Market: Durham Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh Equal Employment Opportunity Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment without regard to: Age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or military status Values: Collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging Respect and inclusion for all perspectives and voices Physical Job Functions Certain positions at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential physical and/or mental abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: Duke University School of Nursing
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: Medical Center
Requisition Number: 264781
Work Arrangement: Regular
Date Posted: Dec 30, 2025

About Duke University School of Nursing

Established in 1931, Duke University School of Nursing is a national leader in preparing nurse clinicians, scholars, and innovators. With more than 1,500 students, we offer programs including:

Master of Nursing (MN)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
PhD in Nursing

Our programs equip graduates with rigorous training, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration to lead the future of nursing.

Recognition:

#1 in the nation for Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs
#2 for Doctor of Nursing Practice
#5 for Master’s programs (U.S. News & World Report)
Named a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing (11 years in a row)

Position Overview

The Schools of Nursing and Medicine seek a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Research Team.

Role:

Conduct full-time independent and mentored research focused on adolescents and young adults (AYA) with chronic conditions and their family care partners
Collaborate with faculty mentors and an interdisciplinary team
Advance research informing clinical practice and policy
Opportunity to publish impactful work and prepare for an academic or research career

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Nursing, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field (or equivalent doctorate such as ScD, MD, DVM)
Clinical and research expertise in adolescent/young adult health, chronic illness, or survivorship care
Strong background in qualitative or mixed methods research
Experience with database development and entry-level statistical methods
Excellent writing skills and record of scholarly dissemination in PYD
Commitment to equity-driven, patient-centered research

Preferred Qualifications

Experience mentoring graduate students or research assistants
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) data and repository development
Prior involvement in grant writing and manuscript preparation

Essential Duties

Conduct independent and mentored PYD research for AYAs with chronic conditions and families
Plan and execute research goals, publish dissertation work, and develop career award proposals
Organize and evaluate clinical programs delivering peer support and family partner programming (e.g., NC-PAL, ATLAS)
Mentor graduate students and research assistants; foster inclusive lab culture
Collaborate on pilot studies: consenting, data collection, analysis, dissemination
Lead and co-author manuscripts; present findings at scientific meetings
Assist with grant writing and development of evaluation protocols for peer support programs
Contribute to building a PYD study data repository using EHR data

Professional Development

Collaborate with biostatistics and other departments for database development and analysis
Deepen conceptual and methodological expertise in PYD and peer support
Develop skills for independent research funding and program planning

Job Details

Job Code: 00003820 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
Job Level: 00
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Equal Employment Opportunity

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment without regard to:

Age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or military status

Values:

Collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging
Respect and inclusion for all perspectives and voices

Physical Job Functions

Certain positions at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential physical and/or mental abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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