POST DOCTORATE FELLOW

Job Description

Post-doctoral position in physical function and aging (Canada)

Division / Department : School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University

Supervisor : Ayse Kuspinar, PT, PhD

An enthusiastic and self-motivated post-doctoral fellow is sought to study physical function and mobility in older Canadians.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in rehabilitation science, epidemiology, biostatistics or a closely related field.

The candidate will have the opportunity to interact with members of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA; ) and the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA;

http : / / mira.mcmaster.ca / ). The start date is October 2024.

Postdoctoral Fellowship

One postdoctoral position for one year is available in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University, Canada.

Terms

The fellowship is a one-year full-time position with an annual salary of $50,000, plus benefits. The position is available in October 2024.

Requirements

• The fellowship is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada at the time of application.
• Completion of a PhD in the last 5 years is required along with excellent research experience.
• Experience using statistical analysis software such as R, SAS, Stata, or SPSS and manuscript writing.
• Experience and understanding of physical mobility and function will be considered an advantage.
• Experience in multivariate and longitudinal analysis will be considered an advantage.
• Applicants currently enrolled in a doctoral program must provide proof of eligibility for completion of all aspects of their work prior to starting the position.

Application

To apply for this job, please submit your application online. The completed online application package must include the following :

• A cover letter that includes a brief outline of Fellowship goals
• An up-to-date CV that includes all peer reviewed publications and presentations
• Names and contact information of three references who can speak on the applicant’s research experience

Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the Dish With One Spoon wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process.

The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment.

Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.