Description
Area: Postdoctoral Scholar in Health System Structure and Outcomes
Duration: Two years with possibility of extension
Start Date: Upon recruitment of a suitable candidate
Salary: $67,000 per annum plus benefits (plus $1,500 per annum research allowance)
The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Health System Structure and Outcomes.
Job Description:
Dr Braden Manns, the David Freeze Chairholder at the University of Calgary, is accepting applications for a Fellowship in health system structure and outcomes, to be based in Calgary, Alberta. The postdoctoral scholar will work under the supervision of Dr. Braden Manns, Professor of Medicine and Health Economics in the Department of Medicine. He holds a CIHR Foundation award in health system funding.
This Postdoctoral Scholarship will train an emerging leader in health system structure and outcomes. The two key areas of focus are: (1) determining the long-term impact of having a provincial health authority, compared to regional authorities, using quantitative analyses of secondary data obtained from the Canadian Institute for Health Information and other sources, and (2) examining the decision-making processes and short-term impacts of recent changes to health authority structures, using qualitative methods.
Although there is an opportunity to work on both areas of focus, this applicant will be more directly involved with the first quantitative area of focus.
In addition to the research outlined above, the successful PDF will lead work on a CIHR grant application. Fellowship output will also include opportunities to disseminate to academic, clinical, operational, and lay audiences to inform local and provincial policy, procedures, and decision-making in an evolving learning health system.
Preference will be given to those who hold advanced (PhD) training in research methodology relevant to the first aim above (health services research, biostatics, health policy). Expertise in qualitative methods will be regarded as an asset.
Our research team offers close mentorship, opportunities to contribute to a wide variety of research projects in health systems topics, and a collegial and supportive working environment. The expectation is for recruited Fellows to apply for funding support at the university, provincial and national level.
Successful candidates will be fluent in English and be eligible to reside in Canada during the Fellowship.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have completed their PhD within the last 3 years, or have an MD degree and substantial research expertise in one of the methodological areas highlighted above with a competitive publication list and academic record.
Application Details:
For more information about Dr Manns¿ research portfolio, please see https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/braden-manns
Individuals interested in this opportunity should submit the following via email:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Any relevant publications
- Names and contact information of three references
Please submit applications to the following email and/or submit to this posting. This posting will remain open until a successful candidate has been found.
Dr. Braden Manns
bjmanns@ucalgary.ca
We thank everyone for their interest but only the most suitable potential candidates will be contacted.
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 visit our Postdocs website.
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
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About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary 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 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.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, 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 academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).