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Post-doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences, Addictions Counselling Program
University of Lethbridge
Position Description: The Faculty of Health Sciences, Addictions Counselling Program at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship position in treatment research for substance use and behavioural addictive disorders. The postdoctoral fellow will work with a team of health sciences researchers and trainees in a dynamic and interactive environment to analyze, evaluate, disseminate and translate results from a systemic, integrative couple-based treatment implementation research. The position offers a rich opportunity to gain knowledge in integrated research-to-practice strategies to enhance addiction and mental health services in the health system.
Setting: Lethbridge is a growing, diverse city in Southern Alberta, Canada. It is situated on the land of indigenous people in a spectacular setting of unique landforms, and close to the Canadian Rockies. The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for excellence in research and teaching, offering a wide range of courses in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 8,500, with new certificate and diploma programs in Addictions Counselling and Mental Health.
Education/ Experience: Applicants with a doctoral degree in health sciences, public health, addiction studies, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, sociology, and biostatistics are welcome to apply.
Term of Employment: This is a 12-month appointment, depending on start date and subject to funder approval. Teaching experience as a sessional instructor may be negotiated.
Responsibilities: Quantitative and qualitative analysis, literature review and synthesis, collaboration on manuscripts for publication with research team, knowledge translation activities, grant proposals.
Supervision & Mentorship: The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Bonnie Lee, Board of Governors Research Chair (Tier II), Associate Professor, Addictions Counselling Program, Faculty of Health Sciences.
Application: The following documents should accompany your application:
- A cover letter of intent
- At least one sample of written work and/orpublication
- Name, Position, and Contact information for 3references
Inquiries and application should be addressed to Dr. Bonnie Lee, bonnie.lee@uleth.ca with the Subject: Postdoc Position. (403) 317-5047.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin May 15, 2019 with an early Summer 2019 start date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.