Postdoctoral Fellow

5 days ago

Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Postdoctoral Fellow - Disaster and Resilience

**Posting Number**
- PTAP2376P

**Department/Unit**
- Social Work

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Job Summary & Key Responsibilities**
A postdoctoral fellow (PDF) position is open in the School of Social Work, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University to support Dr. Haorui Wu, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Resilience, on an umbrella research project entitled: _Building a Culture of Community Resilience in the Global Context of Climate Change, Disasters, and Other Crises._
The PDF will assist with various research projects, examining disasters’ diverse impacts across Canada and beyond. These projects include (1) older adults’ leadership and engagement in disaster settings; (2) gender-based violence for 2SLGBTQIA+ and climate change and climate-induced disasters; (3) mental health disaster preparedness for children and youth; and (4) building a pan-Canada research network for rapid response research. Job responsibilities include quantitative research design, implementation, data analysis, and publication. Depending on qualifications, the research activities could include developing surveys, stakeholder engagement, creating spatial visualizations of data in ArcGIS, drafting policy briefs and publications, etc.
The position will offer a unique postdoctoral training experience. The PDF will thrive in an innovative, multi-stakeholder-engaged atmosphere by being flexible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, managing multiple tasks efficiently, and being a team player. Based in the School of Social Work, the PDF will be part of a transdisciplinary team from various institutes across Canada, the U.S., and internationally. The PDF will be encouraged to publish extensively, develop advanced technical skills, strengthen their research portfolios, gain expertise in authoring grant proposals, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and conduct domestic and international field research, depending on their interests and prior experience.

**Qualifications/Requirements of Position**
- A doctoral degree in social sciences, health sciences, or related fields (e.g., Geography, Education, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, and/or Urban Planning) focusing on hazards and disaster research by the appointment start date;
- Publication record, including as the first author, in peer-reviewed journals in hazards and disaster research, environmental studies, public health, and related fields;
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills for both professionals and the public;
- Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative research design and analysis;
- Demonstrated project management skills and be able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively as part of a team;
- Evidence of multidisciplinary collaborations in hazards and disaster research, practice, and policymaking; and
- Experience working and living in a multicultural environment and demonstrated cultural sensitivity.

**Salary Range/Pay Rate**
- $50,000-$70,000

**Additional Information**- A cover letter (**2 pages** maximum) describing your suitability for the role and addressing the required qualifications;
- A current CV;
- Two peer-reviewed publications;
- Academic transcript of the doctoral program (non-official one is acceptable); and
Posting Detail Information**Term of appointment**
- The initial appointment will be one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance.

**Open Date**

**Close Date**
- 04/15/2024

**Open Until Filled**
- No

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