Postdoctoral Fellow

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Postdoctoral Fellow

**Posting Number**
- PTAP2776P

**Department/Unit**
- Community Health & Epidemiology

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

**Job Summary & Key Responsibilities**
- 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.

Key Responsibilities
- Perform quantitative data analysis, using both statistical and machine learning techniques.
- 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 Information**

Posting Detail Information

**Term of appointment**
- 1 year, anticipated start date of September 1, 2025

**Open Date**

**Close Date**
- 07/01/2025

**Open Until Filled**
- No

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