Post-doctoral position in perinatal and maternal epidemiology at McMaster University Health Sciences
A post-doctoral position is available in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at McMaster University Health Sciences/Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, to work on analytic methodology in the field of perinatal and maternal epidemiology to improve the health of women and infants.
The successful candidate will be co-supervised by Dr. Sarah McDonald, a perinatal clinical epidemiologist and high risk obstetrician and Dr. Joseph Beyene, an academic biostatistician and methodologist. Work will involve development and application of advanced analytic techniques using large perinatal data sets, examining both maternal and infant outcomes. Opportunities include collaborations with teams in other departments, centres, provinces and internationally.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Clinical Epidemiology, (Bio)Statistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
Excellent programming (SAS/R) and communication skills are required. The applicant should be enthusiastic and comfortable working with real as well as simulated data and must be able to work independently. Experience in clinical epidemiology or perinatology would be an asset.
The appointment will be for 2-3 years dependent on the candidate’s goals, qualifications, fit and productivity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
McMaster University is recognized as an internationally ranked research and educational institution, and the Dept of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics is particularly renowned with a vibrant series of rounds and other educational opportunities.
Interested applicants should send: 1) their curriculum vitae, 2) along with a letter expressing why they are interested in this position, 3) copies of all their transcripts (notarized and translated if necessary), 4) for all statistical or epidemiological courses a course description including course duration, 5) copies of all publications on which they have been an author (first or co-author), 6) as well the names and contact information for three references by email to:
Dr. Sarah McDonald
Canada Research Chair
Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Radiology, and Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West, room 3N52B
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4K1
Email: mcdonals@mcmaster.ca
Applications will continue to be processed until the position is filled. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.