City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

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; https://www.clsa-elcv.ca/) and the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA; http://mira.mcmaster.ca/). The start date is February 2025.

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 February 2025.

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