Postdoctoral Associate in Nursing

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.