Postdoctoral Position in Indigenous and Global

5 days ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept

**Posted date** March 16, 2021

**Closing date** Will remain open until filled.

**Position Type** Full Time

**Description**:
**Work environment**: It is anticipated the position will primarily involve working remotely off-campus. Travel to communities in Northwest Territories and Nunavut is expected.

**Start date**:Ongoing

**Length of contract**:Six months to two years

**Expected hours**:40 hours/week
- Execute research activities including the design and implementation of projects
- Develop research methods and objectives and conduct activities related to community-based participatory research projects
- Ensure that deliverables for each research project are identified, and the timeline is adhered to accordingly
- Have experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Use SAS and NVivo to analyze quantitative and qualitative data
- Contribute to writing peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts
- Interpret and re-write technical information regarding research techniques and outcomes to make them easier to understand to relevant stakeholders (community, government, funders, etc.)
- Work closely and cooperatively with project staff
- Consult with principal investigators, co-principal investigators, project partners, community stakeholders, and staff

**Qualifications**:

- PhD in a related public health science
- PhD completed within 0-5 years
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Qualitative and Quantitative data analysis experience
- Experience using SAS and NVivo software
- Strong data management skills for the preparation of research papers and grant proposals
- Excellent networking skills and sensitivity, in order to liaise with community partners, co-principal investigators and internal and external team members
- Experience working with Indigenous, ethnic minority, and/or vulnerable populations and knowledge of cultural protocol is an asset
- A beginning record of publications (3 publications in preparation or submitted)
- A research proposal development plan for provincial and national funding competitions for postdoctoral awards
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, organization, and leadership skills
- Advanced knowledge of various analysis software packages
- Experience in community-based participatory and intervention research

Read more about the Indigenous & Global Health Research Group here: whyactnow.ca
- A one-page cover letter
- Contact details for 3 professional referees

No interviews will be conducted in person; all will be done via Zoom.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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