Postdoctoral Scholar, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cumming School of Medicine

 Position Description

Area: Perinatal Epidemiology

Duration: 1 year with the possibility of renewal

Start Date: January 1, 2022

Salary: $60,000 CAD per year plus Plan C Health benefits

The 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.

Job Description:

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 date

• Strong expertise with quantitative data analysis is required

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a collaborative environment

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.

Application Details:

Please submit a CV, a cover letter, and the contact information for 2 references to Dr. Amy Metcalfe at amy.metcalfe@ahs.ca

Applicants 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 Information

To 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 Calgary

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