University of Saskatchewan
Location
Saskatoon, SK | Canada
Job description
Post Doctoral Fellow
Primary Purpose: Applications are invited for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship starting September 1st 2024 (or as soon as a qualified applicant is selected) in the Built Environment and Active Populations (BEAP) Lab in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan. The position is a one-year appointment with the potential for renewal.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Daniel Fuller (University of Saskatchewan) and Dr. Nancy Ross (Queen’s University). The postdoctoral fellow will work on projects related to Dr. Fuller and Ross’ research program including:
- Calculating spatial metrics for urban form in Canada including Can-ALE, Urban Sprawl, and Gentrification for the 2021 census year.
- Conducting comparative research to examine changes in urban form metrics over time in Canada
- Using longitudinal data (eg., Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts (CanCHECs)) to examine longitudinal associations between urban form metrics and health outcomes.
Nature of Work: The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to be involved in, or responsible for, the following:
- Conducting novel independent research
- Presentation of research results in the form of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Assisting their faculty supervisor in guiding graduate students' research
- Collaborate with team members to initiate new projects
Accountabilities: The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Daniel Fuller (University of Saskatchewan) and Dr. Nancy Ross (Queen’s University).
Education: Ph.D. in Public Health, Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or related field
Experience: Candidates will gain knowledge in the fields of GIS, public health, and spatial data science.
Skills:
- A strong research record
- Ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing, and good oral communication skills
- Required data analysis experience
- GIS data
- Spatial statistics
- Required programming experience:
- R, SQL, or Python
- ArcGIS or QGIS
To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references.
Department: Community Hlth & Epidemiology
Status: Term
Employment Group: Post-Doctoral Fellows - PSAC
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Information: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 3/1/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the
deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
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