Postdoctoral Fellow - Climate Change, Disaster and Resilience

A postdoctoral fellow (PDF) position is open in the BACOR lab (Building a Culture of Resilience) of Dr. Haorui Wu, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Resilience, in the School of Social Work, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The PDF will assist with various research projects, examining the impacts of climate change and disasters across Canada and beyond, such as (1) promoting older adults’ engagement and empowering their leadership in disaster settings; (2) human-animal interactions (One Health and One Welfare); and (3) disaster mental health preparedness;
Job responsibilities include qualitative and quantitative research design, implementation, data analysis, and publication. Depending on qualifications, the research activities could include co-developing research proposals, stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, drafting policy briefs and publications, and co-supervising undergraduate and graduate students etc.

The PDF will thrive in an innovative, multi-stakeholder-engaged atmosphere by being flexible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, managing multiple tasks efficiently, and being a team player. The PDF will be part of a transdisciplinary team from various institutes across Canada, the U.S., and internationally. The PDF will be encouraged to publish extensively, develop advanced technical skills, strengthen their research portfolios, gain expertise in authoring grant applications, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and conduct domestic and international field research, depending on their interests and prior experience.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• A doctoral degree in social sciences, health sciences, or related fields (e.g., Geography, Education, Communication, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, and Urban Planning) focusing on hazards and disaster research by the appointment start date;
• Peer-reviewed publications;
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills for both professionals and the general public;
• Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and/or quantitative research design, data interpretation, and knowledge mobilization;
• Demonstrated project management skills and be able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively as part of a team;
• Evidence of multidisciplinary collaborations in hazards and disaster research, practice, and policymaking; and
• Experience working and living in a multicultural environment and demonstrated cultural sensitivity.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$50,000 - $70,000

Additional Information

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
For further information, please contact Dr. Haorui Wu (Haorui.wu@dal.ca).
We thank all applicants, however, only completed applications will be considered and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment: One year with the possibility of renewal.

Close Date: 03/15/2025

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Sample Publication(s)
• List of referees
• Transcripts

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