Post Doctorate Fellow

**Schedule**

Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week

**Education Level**
Ph.D. in Nursing or a health-related field

**Career Level**

Experienced

**Compensation**

$55,000 per year, plus benefits

Our researchers and community partners are actively inviting applicants for a new **Postdoctoral Fellowship focusing on Health Research. **This Postdoctoral Fellowship will be** **offered through McMaster Univerity's distinguished **School of Nursing (SoN)** **which is part of our largest and most research intensive faculties, the **Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)**.**

We are seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team to engage in developing an exciting, new cross-disciplinary research program about health and social inclusion.

**Position Summary**

**Position Description**

The **Post Doctorate Fellow, Health Research** will join a multidisciplinary team, comprising the researchers at McMaster University, and community partners, to work on The Carer’s Project. The project is supported by an Insight Grant (SSHRC) that aims to improve the quality of life of caregivers (care partners) by finding practical interventions to effectively address their social and mental health needs.

The successful incumbent will gain expertise in innovative qualitative designs and mixed methods. Depending on interest and qualifications, the incumbent may have the opportunity to engage in other research projects led by the Principal Invesitgator, **Dr. Sheila Boamah**, deliver guest lectures with the **School of Nursing** at McMaster University and co-supervise trainees and student research.

This role will also have opportunity to collaborate with community partners and be intimately involved in the planning and coordination of research activities in various off-campus facilities.

**Required Qualifications**

A successful incumbent will require the following:

- Ph.D. in Nursing or a health-related field (e.g. research focus on aging, health systems, or health services research),
- strong methodological, qualitative and quantitative background,
- strong track-record of collecting, analyzing and publishing data.

**Desired Assets**
- Experience in community engagement,
- Knowledge of advanced statistical methods.

**Additional Information**
- The term of the fellowship is set for 12 months with the option of an additional 12 months.
- The salary is $55,000 per year, plus benefits. Please visit **McMaster's Total Rewards Website** **for addtional information.
- The position is available immediately, and preference will be given to applicants who can begin within a short timeframe.

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the follopwing to communicate accommodation needs:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

**Vaccination Mandate - FHS**

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

**Hybrid Work Language**

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.