Job Board Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow - Epidemiology/Biostatistics
Post Date
8/5/2025
Expiration Date
9/4/2025
Details:
The Centre for Planetary Health and Sustainable Care at Dalhousie University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) for a one-year position (with possibility for renewal). The PDF will work with a multidisciplinary team on a CIHR-funded project to characterize associations between urban environmental quality and birth outcomes. The position is available immediately and the position is expected to start as early as possible (Fall 2025).
The Centre for Planetary Health and Sustainable Care is an interdisciplinary research and training environment committed to exploring the complex interconnections between human health, environmental sustainability, and equitable care systems. We conduct research and education that addresses critical global challenges, fostering solutions that promote the wellbeing of both people and the planet.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with a larger national team led by Dr. Daniel Rainham and will be based at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia (www.dal.ca).
The ideal candidate will have advanced training in epidemiology or related discipline (e.g. biostatistics) and could provide evidence of the application of spatial analysis in health research. Preferred candidates will have research expertise in environmental epidemiology, be a strong communicator (writer) and be an organized project manager.
Qualifications:
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in all activities related to the project, including:
• Analysis of data, including data management and linkage
• Organization of meetings, workshops and seminars
• Preparing academic publications and research reports
Education and Experience
The successful PDF candidate must possess:
• Completed (or ABD) a PhD (or equivalent) completed in the last 5 years in a related field such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health geography
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative methods, and ideally analysis using R and related spatial analysis software (ArcPro, QGIS)
• Exceptional oral and written communication in English, with a clear emerging track record of peer-reviewed publication
• Excellent organizational, time and project management skills
Comments:
Application Process
A complete submission must include:
• A cover letter, including statement of research interests and description of the relationship between qualifications and project objective
• A recent curriculum vitae (CV)
• A writing sample (ideally peer-reviewed publication)
• Names and email addresses of two referees
The PDF must be willing to apply (if eligible) for Postdoctoral fellowship programs and will be supported in developing applications as necessary.
Please submit your application here: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19373. Salary is $65,000 per year + benefits, conference travel and 3 weeks of holiday per year.
More information on working as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Dalhousie University can be found here: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows.html
Employer:
Dalhousie University
Contact:
Daniel Rainham
Address:
School of Health and Human Performance
Dentistry Building
5981 University Ave., Room 4210A
PO Box 15000
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Work Phone:
+1 9022190933
Email:
daniel.rainham@dal.ca
Website:
sustainablecare.ca
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