Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes Management and Outcomes
The Health Psychology Lab at Carleton University is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in projects that examine associations between psychosocial factors and diabetes-related health behaviours/outcomes, including a project that explores links between parental wellbeing and risk of diabetes. Data come from large, ongoing cohort studies.
The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Rachel Burns, Dept. of Psychology, Carleton University. Responsibilities will include managing large datasets, project management, running advanced statistical models, writing manuscripts, presenting results, and mentoring students. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with students and international collaborators.
Carleton University is a dynamic and innovative research and teaching institution with a national and international reputation as a leader in collaborative teaching and learning, research, and governance. To learn more about our university and the City of Ottawa, please visit www.carleton.ca/provost.
Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Carleton understands that career paths vary. Legitimate career interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process and their impact will be taken into careful consideration.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Required qualifications:
• PhD in psychology or epidemiology or related field with a background in health psychology or behavioural medicine or exercise/sports psychology
• Strong quantitative skills and experience analyzing complex data
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously with supervision
Though not required, experience analyzing dyadic data and a background in health psychology theories/models are considered assets.
Duration of appointment: 2 years. Start date between June 1, 2022 and September 1, 2022 depending on candidate’s availability.
Bargaining unit: PSAC Local 77000
Salary: $50,000/year
How to apply:
Please email the following documents to rachel.burns@carleton.ca
• Curriculum vita (CV)
• Brief statement (1-2 pages) describing your interest in this position, fit with this program of research, and future research goals
• Writing sample
• Names and contact information of two individuals who can be contacted to provide references. Although not required at the application stage, applicants can have reference letters emailed to Dr. Burns rachel.burns@carleton.ca if they wish.
Application deadline: March 11, 2022 though applications will continue to be reviewed after this date if a suitable candidate is not found
Date advertisement was posted: January 28, 2022