Description
Area: Postdoctoral Scholar in Kidney Health Informatics and Data Science
Duration: Two years with possibility of extension
Start Date: Upon recruitment of a suitable candidate
Salary: $60,000 + (negotiable) per annum plus benefits (+ $1,500 per annum research allowance)
The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Kidney Health Informatics and Data Science.
Job Description:
The Alberta Kidney Disease Network (AKDN) and the University of Calgary are accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in data science for kidney health and disease, to be based in Calgary, Alberta. The AKDN is a collaborative network of researchers located in the cities of Calgary and Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. AKDN trainees and junior faculty have previously published papers as first authors in a variety of prestigious journals including the Lancet, BMJ, JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine, JASN, and Kidney International (for more information visit https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/research/akdn ).
This Postdoctoral Scholarship will train emerging leaders in data science for kidney health and disease. The two key areas of focus are: (1) developing advanced predictive approaches (including machine learning and statistical learning) using synthetic data and (2) creating and testing risk prediction tools for kidney disease, using several existing databases, including a provincial repository of administrative, clinical, and laboratory data. Candidates will have the opportunity for first-hand experience with research initiatives directly related to the key focus areas.
The postdoctoral scholar will work under the supervision of Dr. Ping Liu, Epidemiologist in the Department of Medicine and adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, and Dr. Pietro Ravani, Professor of Medicine in the Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences.
Preference will be given to those who hold advanced (PhD) training in research methodology and in statistics. Expertise in mathematics or computer science will be regarded as key additional skill. We offer close mentorship, opportunities to contribute to a wide variety of research projects in chronic kidney disease, and a collegial and supportive working environment. The expectation is for recruited Scholar to apply for external fellowship funding support at the university, provincial and national level.
Successful candidates will be fluent in English and be eligible to reside in Canada during the Fellowship.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have completed their PhD within the last 3 years, have expertise in one of the methodological areas highlighted above with a competitive publication list and academic record.
Application Details:
For more information about the AKDN please see www.akdn.info .
Individuals interested in this opportunity should submit the following in a single PDF file via email:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Any relevant publications
- Names and contact information of three references
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
