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Description
Area: Post-secondary Mental Health and Well-being
Duration: Two years
Start Date: September 2024
Salary: $50,000 CAD per annum plus University of Calgary Plan C health benefits
The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Resilience in the Post-secondary Context.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will support a transdisciplinary team of researchers, practitioners, administrators, and community partners to further understanding about resilience in the post-secondary context.
Supervisor: Dr. Jennifer Thannhauser, RPsych, Counsellor, Student Wellness Services; Evaluation Lead, Campus Mental Health Strategy
The postdoctoral scholar will serve as the research coordinator for a transdisciplinary research study exploring resilience in the post-secondary context, funded by a SSHRC Partnership Development Grant (PDG). This initiative aims to establish a cross-national partnership to explore students¿ experiences of resilience in the post-secondary context and identify how social-ecological systems within the partner institutions interact to influence student resilience. The crux of the proposed partnership is to meaningfully engage students in developing a more comprehensive, systemic understanding of the supports and resources needed to advance student resilience and well-being in the post-secondary context. The postdoctoral scholar will develop advanced research skills through planning, coordinating, and conducting the research project with the core research team and community partners. The postdoctoral scholar will also provide mentorship to a team of undergraduate and graduate research assistants from University of Calgary, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto ¿ OISE, and Dalhousie University.
The postdoctoral scholar will be embedded within the lab of Dr. Andrew Szeto, Professor (Psychology) and Director of the Community Mental Health and Well-being Strategy. Given the collaborative nature of a PDG, the research team is committed to supporting an enriching learning opportunity for the successful postdoctoral scholar. The successful candidate will have numerous opportunities to learn alongside the study¿s co-Investigators and Collaborators:
¿ Dr. Marion Brown, Faculty of Social Work, Dalhousie University (Co-PI)
¿ Dr. Jennifer Thannhauser, Student Wellness Services, Community Mental Health and Well-being Strategy, University of Calgary (Co-PI)
¿ Dr. Abby Goldstein, Adult Education and Counselling Psychology, University of Toronto ¿ OISE
¿ Dr. Chloe Hamza, Adult Education and Counselling Psychology, University of Toronto ¿ OISE
¿ Dr. Vicki Squires, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
¿ Dr. Gina Dimitropoulos, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
¿ Dr. Julia Hews-Girard, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary
¿ Dr. Andrew Szeto, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary
¿ Dr. Sandra Yuen, Health & Wellness, Student Life, University of Toronto and Best Practices in Canadian Higher Ed (BP-Net).
Qualifications:
¿ Required: Ph.D. in psychology, counselling psychology, social work, or related field.
¿ Advanced research skills, including qualitative and/or quantitative methods, report writing, and presentations.
¿ Experience in human subjects research.
¿ Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
¿ Effective and efficient organization and planning skills.
¿ Data management skills.
¿ Experience with knowledge translation activities, including knowledge mobilization.
¿ Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of partners.
¿ Proven ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and demands.
¿ Demonstrated ability to supervise/mentor students and research assistants.
¿ Experience integrating EDI in research is an asset.
Application Details:
Applicants of diverse identities and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants can submit in pdf format the following via email to Dr. Jennifer Thannhauser ([email protected]):
¿ Letter of interest
¿ Curriculum vitae
¿ Any relevant publications
¿ Names and contact information of three references
The position is located in Calgary, Alberta. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for more information and invited to interview.
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada¿s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada¿s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada¿s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders ¿ in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour¿s drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
