Position Description
Area: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Duration: 2 years with possibility of extension
Start Date: February 1, 2024 or when filled
Salary: $50,000 per annum plus benefits
The Person-Centered Methods & Analytics Lab, in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, is accepting applications for a postdoctoral scholar.
Job Description:
The Person-Centered Methods & Analytics (PCMA) Lab, led by Dr. Sajobi, conducts methodological and applied research related to the measurement and analysis of patient-reported outcomes, design and analysis of clinical trials, and predictive analytics to inform evidence-based decisions. The PCMA Lab collaborates widely with several clinical research teams, in cardiology, neurology, mental health, and public health to address important research questions. Several studies, from methodological investigations to digital health implementation, are ongoing in the lab.
Numerous opportunities exist for the successful candidate to contribute to multiple ongoing projects related to patient engagement research, development of electronic data capture systems, development of clinical decision support systems, and clinical trials, as well as to develop their own area of research expertise and to publish and present scholarly work.
The duties of the post-doctoral scholar will include engagement with patient advisors and patient participants, conducting focus groups and semi-structured interviews with patients, qualitative analysis of interview data, quantitative data analysis, and conducting user-acceptance evaluation of electronic data capture systems. The post-doctoral scholar will also mentor junior graduate students (MSc and PhD) and will take on a lead supervisory role within the research project. Within this role, the post-doctoral scholar will be supported to apply for external awards locally and nationally. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Tolu Sajobi, Professor & Director of the PCMA lab.
Qualifications:
Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.
Application Details:
Candidates must submit the completed application package as a single PDF file. All applications must include:
Application should be submitted to Dr. Tolu Sajobi at [email protected]
Additional Information
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About the University of Calgary
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