Postdoctoral Scholar in the area of Health Preferences Research, Cumming School of Medicine - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Position DescriptionArea: Health Preferences ResearchDuration: 1 year with the possibility of extensionStart Date As soon as possible (negotiable)Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus Plan C health benefitsThe Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Health Preferences Research.The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to Dr. Deborah Marshall’s nationally and internationally funded program of research on stated preference health economics research. The successful applicant will engage on projects applying stated preference methods (eg., discrete choice experiments) across different content/clinical areas that are in progress, as well projects expected to emerge during the appointment period. The postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to advance their experimental design and analytic skills, contribute to methodological work and to develop a program of research in health economics preferences research. The team has strong networks in the health economics and health services research communities in Canada, North America and internationally. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early career researcher to make a significant contribution to a growing field of health economics with a successful, multidisciplinary research team known for leading high-quality, impactful research in this field. The successful scholar will be strongly encouraged to apply for national/international awards.Qualifications:Applicant must hold a PhD* in health economics, economics, or a relevant discipline by the time of the position start. The PhD must have been completed within the last three yearsExtensive research expertise in health preference research is requiredStrong experience with design and analysis of stated preference research data is requiredExperience with the conduct of methodological experiments in patient preference research is preferredExperience with specialized experimental design software (eg, Ngene, SAS) and general statistical analysis packages (eg, Stata, R) is requiredDemonstrated capacity to work independently and effectively as a member of a team in a collaborative environmentExcellent written and oral communication skills

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Application Details:Please submit your application as a single PDF file with the subject line “Postdoctoral Application – [Your Name] to Dr. Gillian Currie, Associate Director of Health Economics Research at currie@ucalgary.ca.All applications must include:Cover Letter that explains how the applicant’s program of research and publication record is appropriate for the positionCurrent curriculum vitae (CV)Official or unofficial copy of diploma(s) / university certificate(s)Contact information including email addresses for two (2) references to support the application¿Applicants are encouraged to apply to this position immediately. Application packages will be accepted until the position is filled.Additional InformationTo learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.About the University of CalgaryThe University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone. For more information visit research.ucalgary.ca/postdocs.About Calgary, AlbertaCalgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here.