POSITION OVERVIEW

The University of South Florida (USF) College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow to join a dynamic research team focused on nursing workforce development, with a particular emphasis on job stress, nurse well-being, and patient care outcomes. This fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to high-impact, interdisciplinary research aimed at improving the sustainability and effectiveness of the nursing workforce in diverse healthcare settings. The position is for a maximum of 2 years.

ABOUT USF COLLEGE OF NURSING

The USF College of Nursing is a nationally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and innovation. Located in the heart of Tampa Bay, the college is committed to advancing health through transformative research and preparing nurse leaders for the future of healthcare.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Nursing (completed by start date).
• Strong background in quantitative or mixed-methods research.
• Demonstrated interest in workforce development, occupational stress, or healthcare quality.
• Prior research experience in nursing workforce studies or healthcare systems.
• Familiarity with national datasets (e.g., NDNQI, HRSA, CMS, or AHRQ).
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams or clinical partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, or STATA) and data visualization tools preferred.
• Commitment to advancing nursing science and improving patient outcomes.

ABOUT USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

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