[BBC] Post-doctoral position in perinatal and maternal epidemiology at McMaster University Health Sciences

[Olivier Sand]

Post-doctoral position in perinatal and maternal epidemiology at 
McMaster University Health Sciences

A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Department of 
Obstetrics and Gynecology at McMaster University Health 
Sciences/Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, to work 
on analytic methodology and advanced issues in systematic 
review/meta-analytic methodology in the field of perinatal and maternal 
epidemiology to improve the health of women and infants.

The successful candidate will be co-supervised by Dr. Sarah McDonald, a 
perinatal clinical epidemiologist and high risk obstetrician and Dr 
Joseph Beyene, an academic biostatistician and methodologist.  Work will 
involve development and application of advanced analytic techniques 
using large perinatal data sets, examining both maternal and infant 
outcomes. Opportunities include collaborations with teams in other 
departments, centres and provinces.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Clinical Epidemiology, 
(Bio)Statistics, Bioinformatics, Psychology, or a related field. 
Excellent programming (SAS/R) and communication skills are required. The 
applicant should be enthusiastic and comfortable working with real as 
well as simulated data and must be able to work independently.  
Experience in clinical epidemiology or perinatology would be an asset.

The appointment will be for two years, with possible extension. Salary 
is commensurate with qualifications.

McMaster University is recognized and internationally ranked research 
and educational institution, and the Dept of Clinical Epidemiology & 
Biostatistics is particularly renowned with a vibrant series of rounds 
and other educational opportunities.

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, along with a 
letter expressing why they are interested in this position, copies of 
all their transcripts (notarized translated if necessary) and copies of 
all publications on which they have been an author (first or co-author), 
as well  the names and contact information for three references by email 
to:

Dr. Sarah McDonald
Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Radiology, and Clinical 
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West, room 3N52B
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4K1
Email:  mcdonals at mcmaster.ca

Applications will continue to be processed until the position is filled. 
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will 
be contacted.