2 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Pharmacoepidemiology: UBC 1293 views

The Pharmacoepidemiology Group of the Therapeutics Initiative at University of British Columbia (UBC) is inviting applications for 2 full-time (1.0 FTE) postdoctoral fellows for an initial appointment of 1 year with the possibility of renewal.

About the position:

• The postdoctoral fellows will conduct research using large population-based databases to assess the safety and effectiveness of medications in a real-world setting, and support other provincially and nationally funded research projects, including the Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effect Studies (CNODES), a collaborating centre of the Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network.
• The postdoctoral fellows will report to Dr. Colin Dormuth, Associate Professor, Dept of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
• They will also work closely with other faculty members, project managers, and staff.

Qualifications:

• Candidate(s) must hold a doctorate degree in a relevant discipline (i.e., Epidemiology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Public Health or a related field as long as the candidate has a strong foundation in statistics).
• Minimum of two years related experience.
• Experience in pharmacoepidemiology is an asset.
• Two highly motivated individuals with a desire to develop an independent research agenda, and with the following skills: Demonstrated skills in data management and programming using statistical packages (SAS and SQL and occasionally STATA and R); Demonstrated knowledge of research processes, systematic reviews, and syntheses; Education/training and experience in quantitative research methods, and multivariate statistical analysis; Excellent communication skills, including strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills; High-level conceptual, analytical, and critical appraisal skills; and Demonstrated initiative and willingness to work closely with members of a research team.

How to apply:

Application to be sent via email to Ellen Reynolds – ellen.reynolds@ubc.ca including CV with all relevant employment and academic experience; 1-2 writing samples (publications) or thesis chapter; and a cover letter, noting research experience and interest.