POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW – CLIMATE CHANGE, DISASTER, AND RESILIENCE

Job title:

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW – CLIMATE CHANGE, DISASTER, AND RESILIENCE

Company

Dalhousie University

Job description

A postdoctoral fellow (PDF) position is open in the BACOR lab (Building a Culture of Resilience) of Dr. Haorui Wu, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Resilience, in the School of Social Work, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University.The PDF will assist with various research projects, examining the impacts of climate change and disasters across Canada and beyond, such as (1) promoting older adults’ engagement and empowering their leadership in disaster settings; (2) gender-based violence for 2SLGBTQIA+ associated with climate change and disaster; (3) mental health disaster preparedness; (4) building a pan-Canada research network for rapid response research; and (5) One Health and One Welfare in disaster and emergency management. Job responsibilities include qualitative and quantitative research design, implementation, data analysis, and publication. Depending on qualifications, the research activities could include co-developing research proposals, stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, drafting policy briefs and publications, and co-supervising undergraduate and graduate students etc.The PDF will thrive in an innovative, multi-stakeholder-engaged atmosphere by being flexible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, managing multiple tasks efficiently, and being a team player. The PDF will be part of a transdisciplinary team from various institutes across Canada, the U.S., and internationally. The PDF will be encouraged to publish extensively, develop advanced technical skills, strengthen their research portfolios, gain expertise in authoring grant proposals, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and conduct domestic and international field research, depending on their interests and prior experience.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position· A doctoral degree in social sciences, health sciences, or related fields (e.g., Geography, Education, Communication, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, and Urban Planning) focusing on hazards and disaster research by the appointment start date;· Publication record, including as the first author, in peer-reviewed journals in hazards and disaster research, environmental studies, public health, and related fields;· Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills for both professionals and the general public;· Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research design, data interpretation, and knowledge mobilization;· Demonstrated project management skills and be able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively as part of a team;· Evidence of multidisciplinary collaborations in hazards and disaster research, practice, and policymaking; and· Experience working and living in a multicultural environment and demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
Salary Range/Pay Rate $50,000 – $70,000/year
Additional InformationStart Date: The start date can be flexible (anticipated start date of October 1, 2024). Review of applications is on an ongoing basis and applications will be accepted until September 15, 2024.To apply for the position, please submit the following documents through Dalhousie University’s PeopleAdmin online application system· A cover letter (2 pagesmaximum) describing your suitability for the role and addressing the required qualifications;· A current CV;· Two peer-reviewed publications;· Academic transcript of the doctoral program (non-official one is acceptable); and· Contact information (including emails) of three references.Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed .Posting Detail InformationTerm of appointment The initial appointment will be one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second-year contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Open Date
Close Date 09/15/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Cover Letter

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Sample Publication(s)
• List of referees
• Transcripts

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Expected salary

$50000 – 70000 per year

Location

Halifax, NS

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:34:35 GMT

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