[BBC] Post-doctoral position in perinatal and maternal epidemiology at McMaster University Health Sciences
Olivier Sand
olivier.sand at good.ibl.fr
Wed Feb 26 10:04:06 CET 2014
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.
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