College of Nursing

- Academic Programs Overview
- Traditional BSN
  Make a difference in the lives of patients — and launch a meaningful and rewarding career.
- Accelerated BSN
  Get on the fast track to a career with purpose with an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing from UNMC.
- RN to BSN
  Gain new skills and career opportunities with UNMC's RN-to-BSN program.
- Master of Science in Nursing
  Advance to the next level of nursing professionalism with an MSN degree from UNMC.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
  Our DNP degree will uniquely qualify you to lead nursing practice into the next generation.
- PhD in Nursing
  The PhD in Nursing is a research-focused doctorate through UNMC's Graduate Studies program that prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia and outside of academia.
- Research & Scholarship Overview
- Neidfelt Nursing Research Center
  The center provides an infrastructure to propel aculty and student progress across all stages of research.
- CRISP
  The Center for Chronic Illness Self-management and Prevention's mission is to be a leader and innovator in the science of self-management and prevention of chronic illness.
- Research & Innovation in Action
  Employing technology-aided solutions while emphasizing innovation and interdisciplinary teamwork, our research designs range from efficacy and effectiveness trials to implementation and population health studies.
- Practice & Partnerships Overview
- Morehead Center for Nursing Practice
  The center serves as an advocate for our faculty in an innovative approach: The right clinical practice as part of an academic appointment.
- Faculty Practice Scholar Program
  The Faculty Practice Scholars Program assists new faculty engaged in faculty practice to develop a program of practice scholarship.
- Office of Global Health
  UNMC's partnerships around the world allow students in the College of Nursing to observe differences in nursing roles and engage in culture while studying health care systems.
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— College of Nursing — Research & Scholarship — CRISP (formerly CENTRIC) — Post-Doc Application and Expectations

Post-Doc Application and Expectations

Application Information

Eligibility

U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
PhD prepared applicants with evidence of past academic achievement and scholarly productivity.
PhD in Nursing required (other graduate degree may be in a related field) by start of your fellowship.
Match of interest with UNMC College of Nursing sponsor.
Being a registered nurse is not required. We welcome nurses and non-nurse researchers.

To begin, please email the following materials to tcejka@unmc.edu.

Current and complete curriculum vitae.
Three reference contacts.
Cover letter describing your interest in the post-doc program, your research focus in the prevention and self-management of chronic illness, and a potential match with a faculty member in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing.
Our faculty will review your materials and contact you with the next steps in your application.
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

Expectations of Postdoctoral Research Associates

Achieve and/or make acceptable progress toward achieving CRISP Postdoc Yearly Outcomes.

Submit an Individual Development Plan (IDP) within 3 months of entrance to the program.

Complete Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training within first 6 months of assignment (if needed).

Devote 100% effort to research activities unless a different allocation negotiated.

Remain current on all required regulatory training based on your project and institutional requirements.

Meet with primary mentor weekly and other mentors as needed to discuss progress and concerns. Meet with mentoring team every 6 months.

Meet (along with your mentor[s]) with the chair of the CRISP Postdoc Committee at least twice year (every 6 months).

Submit an annual written report to be reviewed by the CRISP Postdoc Committee prior to submission to UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education.

Join or continue active participation in a regional or national professional organization that supports your research efforts.