CGNE Postdoctoral Scholar

POSITION SPECIFICS

CGNE Postdoctoral Scholar:
Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing seeks applicants for the Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence’s (CGNE) Postdoctoral Fellowship. Preference will be given to applicants with research interests related to topics of aging and geriatrics including age-friendly care, care of persons living with dementia, well-being and efficacy of care partners, cognitive and physical functioning, delirium, stigma related to aging and dementia, workforce preparation and support, technological innovations, and person-centered care, as well as other gerontological topics aligned with the CGNE mission and research portfolios of faculty in the Center.

Successful fellowship candidates will be paired with faculty mentors based on a shared area of focus and interest. Fellows will work directly on research projects of CGNE-affiliated faculty, pursue independent research activities in line with their developing program of research, and engage in professional development opportunities across Penn State. All fellows are funded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second-year contingent on progress in achieving first-year goals and funding availability.

For more information about CGNE, please visit the Penn State Nursing CGNE page. At this website, you will find information about our vision, mission, and faculty, as well as links to our annual report.

Penn State’s Nese College of Nursing is one of the largest educators of pre-licensure students in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with over 2000 undergraduate and graduate students on 13 campuses. Our College is positioned to lead the next generation of nurses and nurse scientists while enhancing the health of all people through quality care and education.

Application Open Date:
January 27, 2026

Applications will be reviewed and interviews completed on a rolling basis until the April deadline.

Application End Date:
April 15, 2026

Expected Hire/

Start Date:

July 1, 2026 preferred but negotiable.

• PhD prepared Nurses (or related field) within two years of degree completion preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to scholarship in aging, geriatrics and/or gerontology.
• Applicant's area of interest must be aligned with at least one faculty mentor in the Center. (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Evidence of scholarly productivity including research-based publications and excellent dissemination skills (oral and written).
• Candidates for this position should demonstrate strong motivation to develop an independent research career/ portfolio.
• Fellowships open to eligible U.S. citizens and international applicants. Applicants who are not United States citizens/residents must be eligible for either H-1B or J-1 Visa and need to pursue this on their own behalf, in association with university resources if needed. Sponsorship is contingent upon federal requirements and associated costs.
• Applicants from groups underrepresented in the nursing profession are encouraged to apply.

Salary commensurate with background and experience.

Health Insurance benefits:
Will follow Penn State Policy.

Provision of mentorship to develop independent scholarship and promote robust research career trajectory.

Funding for conference registration and travel support and/or professional development opportunities.

Opportunity to collaborate with nationally and internationally recognized faculty in aging.

Working with funded researchers with access to data sets involving older adults across the care continuum.

Ability to apply for CGNE project funding support.

The postdoctoral fellow will:

• Co-create an Individual Development Plan (IDP) with their primary mentor to identify goals, needed training/course work, timeline, outcomes, and planned engagement with other centers/researchers.
• Refine career goals and grant development skills.
• Extend their research agenda through the writing and submission of early-stage career grant applications, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Participate in the primary mentor’s current research initiatives consistent with the IDP.
• Further develop teaching and…