Post-doctoral position in perinatal and maternal epidemiology at McMaster University Health Sciences
McMaster University is recognized and 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. The successful candidate will be co-supervised in a multi-disciplinary environment 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.
Post-doctoral position in perinatal and maternal epidemiology at McMaster University Health Sciences
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Community Health Sciences, Public Health, or Clinical Epidemiology. Excellent programming (SAS/R) and communication skills are required. The applicant should be enthusiastic and comfortable working with real data. Experience in perinatology, neonatology or obstetrics would be an asset. Being able to work as part of a team as well as independently are important skills.
The appointment will be for 2-3 years dependent on the candidate’s goals, qualifications, fit and productivity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
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 translated if necessary), 4) for all statistical or epidemiological courses a course description including course duration, 5) copies of a maximum of three publications on which they have been an author (first or co-author) with a complete list of publications on the cv, 6) as well as the names and contact information for three references by email (please include Perinatal Epidemiology PDF in the Subject ) 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.
E-Mail: mcdonals@mcmaster.ca
http://obgyn.mcmaster.ca/positions-available/