Postdoctoral Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Company

Dalhousie University

Job description

The Health Data Science laboratory at the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology is conducting research in big data analytics, psychiatric epidemiology and mental health services. Specifically, we use large health administrative data and national population health data to develop risk prediction models to inform early identification of mental health problems, mental health services delivery and population health planning. We also conduct primary studies such as randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed risk prediction models and associated benefits and potential harms.The Health Data Science laboratory at the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology is seeking highly motivated candidates for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF). The purpose of this PDF is to provide a platform to develop a track record of research funding and publication and to develop a career path of independent research in one of the fields mentioned above.Key Responsibilities –

• Perform quantitative data analysis, using both statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Prepare operating grant, fellowship and ethics review applications, including developing research protocol.
• Support ongoing research activities in participant recruitment, interviews, literature review, knowledge synthesis, organizing meetings and communication with participants, stakeholders and team members.
• Initiate independent research.
• Prepare knowledge translation outputs, including writing academic papers and delivering presentations.
• Support and collaborate with research staff.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• PhD in epidemiology or allied health disciplines in less than 2 years after graduation.
• A track record of research and publications in peer-reviewed journals in the fields of psychiatric epidemiology or mental health services research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated professionalism and work ethics.
• Mixed-methods research skills are a valuable asset.

Salary Range/Pay Rate $50,000
Additional InformationDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed .Posting Detail InformationTerm of appointment 1 year, anticipated start date of September 1, 2025
Open Date
Close Date 07/01/2025
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Cover Letter

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research Statement
• Sample Publication(s)

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Expected salary

Location

Halifax, NS

Job date

Sat, 10 May 2025 00:03:04 GMT

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