Postdoctoral Associate

5 months ago


London, Canada MacDonald Franklin OSI Research Centre Full time

**About the Research Centre**

**About Western University**

**Position Overview**

**Work Environment**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Design and lead research initiatives focused on closing knowledge gaps in military and Veteran mental health.
- Interface with international collaborators and scientists to inform research initiatives
- Provide consultations across the entire portfolio of research, including advisory on study design and methodology; perform and interpret data analyses.
- Address key research questions, refining hypotheses based on expert knowledge.
- Manage ongoing projects, evaluate progress and outcomes, and translate findings (e.g., peer-reviewed publications).
- Mentor and supervise undergraduates, graduate students, and research assistants.
- Prepare and deliver research presentations at conferences and seminars, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals; and co-develop comprehensive final reports for external stakeholders.

**Essential Qualifications**
- PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, Epidemiology, or a related health discipline, completed within the last five years or near completion.
- Experience in mental health research, including but not limited to psychological resilience, moral injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, loneliness, psychometrics, mental health service use, trauma-informed care, and pharmacogenetics.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a remote/distributed collaborative team environment.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, workshops, and effective knowledge mobilization.
- Exceptional organizational, methodological, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects.
- Advanced proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and statistical software
- Good judgment, initiative, tact, and professional attitude in the workplace.
- Adaptable, flexible, and resourceful. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills in English.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Familiarity with Canadian military, Veteran, and/or public safety culture would be considered an asset.
- Background in posttraumatic stress disorder research.
- Insight into Veteran mental health issues and a dedication to advancing related research.
- Experience securing research funding or grants.
- Oral and written proficiency in French language would be considered an asset.

**Application Process**

**Education**:

- Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N6C 0A7



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