Postdoctoral Fellow - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Position Information
Position Title

Postdoctoral Fellow

Disaster and Resilience

Posting Number

PTAP2376P

Department/Unit

Social Work

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

A postdoctoral fellow (PDF) position is open in the School of Social Work, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University to support Dr.

Haorui Wu, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Resilience, on an umbrella research project entitled: _Building a Culture of Community Resilience in the Global Context of Climate Change, Disasters, and Other Crises.

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The PDF will assist with various research projects, examining disasters' diverse impacts across Canada and beyond.

These projects include (1) older adults' leadership and engagement in disaster settings; (2) gender-based violence for 2SLGBTQIA+ and climate change and climate-induced disasters; (3) mental health disaster preparedness for children and youth; and (4) building a pan-Canada research network for rapid response research.

Job responsibilities include quantitative research design, implementation, data analysis, and publication.

Depending on qualifications, the research activities could include developing surveys, stakeholder engagement, creating spatial visualizations of data in ArcGIS, drafting policy briefs and publications, etc.

The position will offer a unique postdoctoral training experience.

The PDF will thrive in an innovative, multi-stakeholder-engaged atmosphere by being flexible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, managing multiple tasks efficiently, and being a team player.

Based in the School of Social Work, the PDF will be part of a transdisciplinary team from various institutes across Canada, the U.S., and internationally.

The PDF will be encouraged to publish extensively, develop advanced technical skills, strengthen their research portfolios, gain expertise in authoring grant proposals, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and conduct domestic and international field research, depending on their interests and prior experience.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

A doctoral degree in social sciences, health sciences, or related fields (e.g., Geography, Education, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, and/or Urban Planning) focusing on hazards and disaster research by the appointment start date;
Publication record, including as the first author, in peerreviewed journals in hazards and disaster research, environmental studies, public health, and related fields;
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills for both professionals and the public;
Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative research design and analysis;
Demonstrated project management skills and be able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively as part of a team;
Evidence of multidisciplinary collaborations in hazards and disaster research, practice, and policymaking; and
Experience working and living in a multicultural environment and demonstrated cultural sensitivity.

Salary Range/Pay Rate
- $50,000-$70,000

Additional Information- A cover letter (
2 pages maximum) describing your suitability for the role and addressing the required qualifications;

A current CV;
Two peerreviewed publications;
Academic transcript of the doctoral program (nonofficial one is acceptable); and

Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment

The initial appointment will be one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance.

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