I graduated with my PhD in December 2024. I would prefer to not go the tenure track professor route to continue working on (any type of) research. Ultimately I would like to work for the NIH in the NINR division. I have looked at fellowships too. Problem is, I do not have "researcher experience" or "established in publications". Job boards and health systems keep sending staff positions. I am not sure how to find a "nursing scientist or nursing research position". Does any one have any ideas, suggestions, or leads? Is there a better time of year to look for a position? Are there regional considerations? I would greatly appreciate any suggestions. Thank you for your time.