Job Posting – Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neighbourhood Effects and Child Health

Area of Research: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research opportunity on neighbourhood effects and child health at McGill University. The successful applicant will be involved in research investigating neighbourhood built and social environment exposures in relation to childhood obesity, lifestyle habits and cardiometabolic health using data from a large pan-Canadian study (Canadian Pediatric Weight Management Registry, CANPWR). The overarching aim of this CIHR-funded secondary data analysis is to better understand the role of residential neighbourhood environments on anthropometry, lifestyle behaviours, and cardiometabolic health among children and adolescents followed over time in Canadian weight management programs, and better understand the interplay between contextual factors involved in obesity management.

Description of duties: The Postdoctoral Fellow will be supervised by Dr. Andraea Van Hulst at McGill University and Dr. Katherine Morrison at McMaster University along with their respective research teams and collaborators. We are looking for an individual with experience in advanced statistical analyses, including the analysis of correlated data using generalized estimating equations and multi-level modeling. Previous experience with cluster analysis, classification and regression trees, and geographically weighted regression is considered an important asset. The selected candidate will be involved in all aspects of research including cleaning and preparing large observational cohort data, analyzing and interpreting the data, and preparing manuscripts and presentations.

Salary: $35K-50K per year, based on qualification and experience

Required qualifications: PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Geography (or a related field), obtained within the past five years. Canadians or Canadian residents expecting to receive their PhD within the next 3 months are also eligible. Advanced skills in data analysis of observational cohort data using SAS and/or R are required. Experience working with environmental exposure data linked to health studies is an asset.

Application instructions: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a detailed CV, cover letter outlining motivation and statement of research, and at least 2 references to Dr. Andraea Van Hulst at andraea.vanhulst@mcgill.ca

Closing date: This posting will remain active until the position is filled

Supervisors: Dr. Andraea Van Hulst and Dr. Katherine Morisson

Expected start date: October 2021 or as soon as possible

Term: Initial term of 1 year with possibility of extension for another year