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    Postdoctoral position Full-time - Vancouver, BC, Canada - The University of British Columbia

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    Postdoctoral Fellow Department
    Fairbairn Laboratory Division of Social Medicine | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine (Nadia Fairbairn) Posting End Date

    This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

    The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be expected to apply for externally funded post-doctoral fellowships from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, MITACS, and other grant agencies for which they are eligible to apply for funds.

    Should the Post-Doctoral Fellow be in receipt of externally funded salary support from any of these post-doctoral fellowships, salary will be renegotiated.

    60,000 per annum, as well as health and dental benefits

    Focus will be on primarily quantitative research projects, including: (1) an administrative-linked cohort study evaluating injectable opioid agonist therapies in Vancouver, and (2) an evaluation of a health incentives intervention.

    This post will suit recent PhD graduates with strong research skills who are seeking to advance an academic career in public health and health services research.

    The Fellow will be responsible for preparing grant and fellowship applications, and analysing and writing up existing data, working under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

    The Fellow will play a role as needed in coordinating program activities, maintaining research records, and contributing to the management and analysis of data.

    The BCCSU is a Vancouver-based provincial resource for evidence-based information and treatment guidance in the field of substance use.

    In addition to building on the BCCSU's seminal work by cultivating a robust body of evidence in this area, the BCCSU is committed to translating leading edge research into improved substance use care across BC.

    To this end, the BCCSU develops evidence-based training curricula, program standards, and practice guidelines while networking regional health authorities, researchers, educators, and care providers and other allied care professionals across the province to ensure that research and innovation efficiently reach the communities they are intended to serve.

    Analysing and interpreting survey and administrative data;
    Contributing to and leading the development of academic outputs, including peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and conference and community presentations;
    Assisting the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator with various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of research studies (e.g., Liaising with, and coordinating and leading professional meetings among, community organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders;
    Supporting, developing, and evaluating strategies that encourage community, researcher, and other stakeholder participation in research activities;
    Assisting with teaching and mentoring of students and graduate trainees, where opportunities arise;
    Minimum of a PhD degree in Public Health or Epidemiology completed within the last 5 years, or near completion with a confirmed defence date;
    Clear understanding of the academic research process acquired through practical and/or academic experience;
    Experience in organizing, coordinating, and managing research projects and/or grant-based research programs;
    Excellent research skills, with an ability to analyse results;
    Strong understanding of quantitative research methods, and experience working with administrative linked data;
    Strong knowledge and/or experience in substance use, public health, health services, or related research fields;
    Excellent organization, implementation, and networking skills;
    An understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues;
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    UBC - One of the World's Leading Universities

    As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

    Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

    Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

    however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.


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