Center for Genetics

(Genetics) Postdoctoral Application

If you are a nurse clinician, nurse educator or nurse researcher and have an interest in genetics, The University of Iowa College of Nursing can provide rich opportunities in a nuturing environment for cultivating your interest and career in this field.

We would enjoy the opportunity to discuss the Post-doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Genetics Research with you in more detail. Please feel free to contact us at the addresses below.

If you wish to apply please supply the following application materials:

• Short proposal (3-5 pages) of your intended or desired research or area of research interest. Please address how this research plan relates to genetic nursing, and, if possible, identify individuals with whom you wish to work. Identify learning objectives for the first year of work. The Co-directors will be happy to assist in identifying mentors and resources at The University of Iowa that will fit your research training goals.
• Current curriculum vita
• List of significant relevant publications if available and copies of 1-2 publications if relevant.
• Transcript of your doctoral work
• Three letters of reference addressing your scholarship, achievements, and research potential and commitment
• Letter of endorsement from sponsor (if known)
  

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (holding an alien registration card - I-151 or I-155 green card) at the time of application. An F-1, J-1, or H-1 visa status is not eligible for a traineeship.

Trainee selection will be made by a review committee upon receipt of the completed application. Applications for academic year (start dates of July 1 or later) should be received by May 15.

Mail application or refer questions to:

Janet K. Williams, PhD, RN, FAAN
Program Co-Director
College of Nursing
The University of Iowa
50 Newton Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-7079

janet-williams@uiowa.edu