Postdoctoral Position in Pediatrics - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

MED Pediatrics:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Will remain open until filled.

Vaccine Safety
Dr. Karina Top, Pediatrics

Location:
Employment will be primarily in-person at (ECHA), at North Campus Edmonton and/or hybrid.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Description of Study:

The SIC Network is a network within the Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) that aims to improve immunization practices for patients who had experienced adverse events following immunization and those who have medical conditions that may affect their response to immunizations.

Current areas of focus include adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination and vaccination of immunocompromised patients.

The SIC network is collaborating with INSIS on studies investigating the risk factors and pathogenesis of adverse events following COVID-19 vaccines through a systems biology approach.

POPCORN brings together pediatric health researchers from 16 research sites across Canada. Together, they will help protect children and youth against the serious health effects of the pandemic. POPCORN is leading a prospective cohort study of myocarditis and pericarditis following COVID-19 vaccination in children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the Post-Doctoral Fellow are carried out in consultation with the Principal Investigator and include:

Foster and maintain relationships with project collaborators internal and external to U of A/CIRN/POPCORN.
Take a leadership role in research management and coordination activities of ongoing projects and assist in the guidance of students and staff under the supervision of Dr. Top.
Identify funding opportunities.
Contribute to the writing and submission of manuscripts and reports.
Coordinate and attend meetings and foster communications with key stakeholders, research collaborators, practitioners, project advisory committee members, policymakers, and other partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or PhDequivalent in public health, population health/epidemiology, or relevant health science background.
Strong background in epidemiologic study designs and quantitative research
Experienced in conducting independent data analysis using SAS statistical analysis software.
Experience with R is an asset.
Competency in conducting research in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Clinical
Practice, and sponsor or agency guidelines under the oversight of the investigator.
Strong competencies in MS Office software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated abilities to work both independently and as part of a team.
Selfmotivated with a strong ethic and the ability to manage multiple projects at once with mínimal

- supervision while achieving specific goals within specific timelines.

Demonstrated productivity based on published manuscripts is important.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, problemsolving, and decisionmaking skills.
Understanding of infectious diseases and vaccinology is an asset.

Salary:

The annual stipend offered will be consistent with those of other national agencies (CIHR, HSF of Canada) and may be renewable for up to 4 years, depending on funding and performance.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position for a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. The salary is $ /annum + benefits and is to commensurate with experience and qualifications. An overview of the benefits can be viewed here.

To Apply:

Submit your CV, a cover letter that outlines your career objectives and why you are a good fit for the project.

Please include contact information for three references

**How to Apply