Postdoctoral Scholar Research (Finance)

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The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution-reflecting its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service.
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Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida's public universities by U.S. News & World Report -rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025.
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As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and community well-being.Doctoral degree from an accredited institution and appropriate experience and training within a selected area of specialization. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.

Preferred: Applicants should have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology or a related field, demonstrate strong potential for a career in clinical research, and have substantial experience in sleep psychology, behavioral sleep medicine, health psychology/behavioral medicine, or a related field.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .This postdoctoral fellowship will provide a variety of clinical research experiences relevant to sleep psychology/behavioral sleep medicine. Fellows will have the opportunity to become involved in a NIH/NIDA funded R01 testing the impact of improving sleep on pain and opioid outcomes in individuals with
chronic pain that use prescribed opioids. The fellow will also have opportunities to be involved in archival data analysis/manuscript preparation as well as ongoing
studies examining sleep and its correlates (e.g., cognition, pain, brain structure and function, stress, mood, BMI) in individuals with autism, chronic pain, and/or obesity. A major emphasis of the research will be on the impact of improved sleep on those correlates. Specific duties will include conducting ongoing projects, analyzing sleep and other data, developing and conducting future studies, manuscript and grant preparation, and management of research assistants. The most successful applicants will have a demonstrated interest in pursuing publication and grant opportunities. Experience with polysomnography, actigraphy, neuroimaging, and/or cognitive behavioral/behavioral approaches to treating insomnia and other sleep disorders is highly desirable, but training will also be provided as needed. Opportunities to engage in clinical activities to obtain supervised hours for licensure as well as supervised hours relevant for certification in behavioral sleep medicine can also be provided.