Postdoctoral Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Company

University of Alberta

Job description

DescriptionThis position is part of the Post Doctoral Fellows Association and has an initial appointment of 1 year.This position has a comprehensive and an annual salary of $45,562.50.Location – This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Working for the Department of PediatricsThe Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s leading academic health centres for pediatric specialty and subspecialty education and research. Working closely with the Stollery Children’s Hospital and community pediatrics in Northern Alberta, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of our community and providing exceptional care for infants, children, youth, and families. Our core values of compassion, growth and health equity are at the heart of everything we do. Our department members are engaged in exciting research endeavors, contributing to excellence in pediatric care. Additionally, we offer a diverse array of accredited residency training programs, graduate programs, and unique training experiences, all under the guidance of our dedicated teaching staff.The CHILD Cohort Study is a national, multidisciplinary, longitudinal, population-based birth-cohort study. This study examines gene-environment factors in relation to children’s health and development, specifically in relation to allergy and asthma. The study was developed in response to the RFA from CIHR in 2005, entitled “Indoor Air Exposures, Genes, and Gene-Environment Interactions in the Etiology of Asthma and Allergy in Early Childhood.”Position SummaryReporting to Dr. Piushkumar Mandhane, the Postdoctoral Fellow will analyze data from the CHILD Cohort Study and contribute to the planning and execution of the CHILD 16-year visit. This is a full-time, one-year position, with the possibility of renewal (pending funding availability).Duties

• Plan research activities, determine appropriate research methodologies and prepare protocols.
• Data analysis includes but not limited to data extraction.
• Develop presentations to stakeholders, including local and international scientific meetings, hospital collaborators, and faculty supervisors.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer review publication.
• Work closely with families and children in a clinic setting, research and clinic staff in a team-oriented research model.

Qualifications

• PhD in public health sciences, nursing, epidemiology, or any other health service discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of STATA is an asset.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnesNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight April 17, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Expected salary

$45562.5 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 05:31:09 GMT

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