Postdoctoral Scholar, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cumming School of Medicine - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Position DescriptionArea: Perinatal EpidemiologyDuration: 1 year with the possibility of renewalStart Date: January 1, 2022Salary: $60,000 CAD per year plus Plan C Health benefitsThe Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Maternal and Child Health.The Postdoctoral associate with contribute to Dr. Amy Metcalfe’s federally-funded research program on perinatal epidemiology. The successful applicant will work on multiple projects examining health service utilization and health care outcomes for pregnant persons and their children. Time will also be provided for the postdoctoral scholar to continue to build and advance their own program of research. The successful scholar will be strongly encouraged to apply for provincial/national awards.Qualifications:Applicants must hold a PhD* in epidemiology, health services research or a related discipline by the time of the position start dateStrong expertise with quantitative data analysis is requiredDemonstrated capacity to work effectively in a collaborative environmentExcellent written and oral communication skills

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Application Details:Please submit a CV, a cover letter, and the contact information for 2 references to Dr. Amy Metcalfe at amy.metcalfe@ahs.caApplicants are encouraged to apply for this position immediately. Application packages will be accepted until November 30, 2021.Additional information:The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary as well as eligibility criteria, visit our Postdocs website.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 worlds cleanest cities and has been named one of the worlds 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.Quick Apply

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