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I don't have any information on that but I just saw the offer for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Disaster, Health, and Resilience at Dalhousie university (Halifax, Canada is a really cool town!) and thought it might interest some people here: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9681 Take care everyone, Noémie -- Noémie Gonzalez Bautista (they, them / iel) Postdoctoral Scholar, Oregon State University-Cascades Candidate au Doctorat / Ph.D Candidate, Université Laval, Département d'anthropologie, Centre interuniversitaire d'études et de recherches autochtones (CIÉRA) Risk and Disaster TIG <https://linktr.ee/RiskDisasterTIG> Twitter @noemie_go <https://twitter.com/noemie_go> Site web/Website: noemiegb.wordpress.com/ Position Details Position Information Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Disaster, Health, and Resilience Posting Number PTAP1296P Department/Unit Social Work Location Halifax Job Summary & Key Responsibilities A postdoctoral fellow (PDF) position is open in the School of Social Work, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University to support Dr. Haorui Wu, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Resilience, on an umbrella research project entitled: *Building a Culture of Community Resilience.* The PDF will assist with various research projects, examining climate change and disasters’ diverse impacts across Canada and beyond, with an emphasis on health and well-being of humans and other-than-human co-inhabitants. These projects include (1) environmental health, occupational health, mental health, social determinants of health, and human-animal welfare in disaster settings; (2) disaster education development in Canada; and (3) community-based climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction efforts and resident-driven vulnerability reduction. Job responsibilities include both qualitative and quantitative research design, implementation, data analysis and data management. Depending on qualifications, the research activities could consist of stakeholder engagement, creating spatial visualizations of data in ArcGIS, drafting policy briefs, developing surveys/questionnaires in Qualtrics, etc. The position will offer a unique postdoctoral training experience. The PDF will thrive in a start-up atmosphere by being flexible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, managing multiple tasks efficiently, and being a team player. Based in the School of Social Work, the PDF will be part of a transdisciplinary team from various institutes across Canada and internationally. The PDF will be encouraged to publish extensively, develop advanced technical skills, strengthen their research portfolios, gain expertise in authoring grant proposals, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and conduct domestic and international field research, depending on their interests and prior experience. Qualifications/Requirements of Position *Requirements:* · A doctoral degree in health science, social sciences, or related fields (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and/or Urban Planning and Studies) focusing on hazards and disaster research. Candidates who are ABD will be considered and the doctoral degree must be officially awarded before the starting date; · Demonstrated proficiency in health and social science research methods (both quantitative and qualitative), including designing and analyzing quantitative surveys as well as conducting and analyzing interviews and focus groups; · Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills for both professionals and the general public; and · Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. *Qualifications:* · Evidence of multidisciplinary collaborations in hazards and disaster research, practice, and policymaking; · Preference is given to candidates that have familiarity with Qualtrics, GIS, or other data visualization and graphic design tools; and · Experience working and living in a multi-cultural environment and demonstrated cultural sensitivity. Salary Range/Pay Rate $50,000 per year Additional Information To apply for the position, *please submit the following documents through Dalhousie University’s PeopleAdmin online application system*, [ https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9623] · A cover letter (*two pages* maximum) describing your suitability for the role and addressing the required and preferred qualifications; · A current CV; · Two peer-reviewed publications; · Academic transcript of the doctoral program (non-official one is acceptable); and · Contact information (including emails) of three references. The postdoctoral fellow may be eligible to participate in a Dalhousie’s extended benefits plan. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. Dalhousie has a vaccine mandate that is currently in place until April 30, 2022. Should the vaccine mandate be in place at the time that you begin employment, or should the vaccine mandate be re-implemented at a later date, you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination through Campus Check <https://www.dal.ca/covid-19-information-and-updates/covid-19-resources/campus-check-vaccination-and-testing-requirements.html>, or may seek an accommodation from Dalhousie’s vaccine requirements on grounds protected under provincial human rights legislation <https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/know-your-rights/individuals>. Please visit the Campus Check Website <https://www.dal.ca/covid-19-information-and-updates/covid-19-resources/campus-check-vaccination-and-testing-requirements.html>for more information. Posting Detail Information Term of appointment The start date can be flexible, anticipated start date of July 1, 2022. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second-year contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. Open Date Close Date 05/15/2022 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9623 Documents Needed to Apply *Required Documents* 1. Cover Letter 2. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV) 3. Sample Publication(s) 4. List of referees 5. Transcripts