Job Posting - Recruiting a Water-Health Post Doctoral Fellow
Are you interested in current and future environmental impacts on human health? Do you have a background in epidemiology or public health?
Recruiting a Water-Health Post Doctoral Fellow
Are you interested in current and future environmental impacts on human health?
Do you have a background in epidemiology or public health?
If so, consider applying for a two-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) with Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace as part of the Global Water Futures program at the University of Saskatchewan.
Potential Activities
The candidate will be expected to contribute to our understanding of current and future water-related human health impacts in Canada, both in terms of the likelihood and magnitude of impacts and who is most vulnerable.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have completed a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., epidemiology, public health, health geoinformatics, health geography) within the last five years. Familiarity with hydrologic processes or water resources would be an asset, as would experience with data visualization or geographic information systems. Experience with infectious disease modelling is required. The successful candidate will engage with other scholars
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace (cschuster.wallace@usask.ca) with the subject line “Water-Health PDF Application”:
- A cover letter highlighting relevant experience and your interest in the position;
- A 250-word research statement;
- A curriculum vitae; and,
- Names and contact information for two referees.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. The start date is flexible. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Remuneration
A salary of $52,500 per year plus applicable benefits and a $2,000 per year research stipend.
About Global Water Futures
Global Water Futures is a multi-university, transdisciplinary research program hosted by the University of Saskatchewan. The overarching goal is to deliver risk management solutions for managing Canada’s water futures. For more information, see www.gwf.usask.ca.
About the University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community.
Applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact Dr. Schuster-Wallace.
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