POST-DOC RESEARCHER The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a highly motivated and skilled Post-Doctoral Researcher to work with interest in cardiovascular nursing science and a focus on reducing rural cardiovascular disease disparities. About the Position As a Post-Doctoral Researcher, you will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of how to better manage depressive symptoms in rural patients with cardiac disease or at high risk for cardiovascular disease, and to develop and test evidence-based interventions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary experts, leverage state-of-the-art technologies, and significantly impact the future of healthcare for rural communities. Duties * Conduct innovative research and develop a competitive grant proposal. * Design and test your own evidence-based intervention directed at reducing cardiovascular risk in a specific population. * Collaborate with healthcare professionals and domain experts to identify ideal intervention components for your selected population and focus. * Present research findings and results through conference presentations, research papers, and internal reports. * Participate in academic and industry collaborations to foster knowledge exchange and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in depression management, cardiovascular disease risk reduction, rural health, objective measurement of activity, medication adherence and sleep quality. * Mentor and collaborate with graduate students and junior researchers, providing guidance and support in their research activities. * Assist in grant writing and project proposal development to secure external funding for research initiatives. * Assist in the management of an ongoing longitudinal comparative effectiveness research (CER) clinical trial of different remotely delivered cognitive behavioral therapy strategies for depressive symptoms in rural cardiac patients. Required Qualifications: * Earned doctorate (PhD) * Professional experience commensurate with rank * Defined area of research/scholarly activity * Evidence of successful area of research. * Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence. * Ability to work with a diverse group of students and colleagues.