The Alberts’ Lab (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts & Science) is seeking applications for a postdoctoral research fellow (2-year appointment) who aspires to become an independent researcher in the areas of pediatric psycho-oncology, digital health interventions, and pediatric pain.

The fellow will work with Dr. Nicole Alberts on multiple completed and ongoing research studies focused on characterizing chronic pain during childhood cancer treatment and survivorship as well as the use of digital health approaches to develop and test innovative interventions (e.g., wearables, app-based interventions, Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy) targeting pain and psychological outcomes across pediatric and adult medical populations (e.g., cancer, sickle cell disease).

The fellow will be involved in manuscript preparation (primary and secondary roles) and will also receive training in mixed methods approaches, patient and stakeholder engagement, grant writing and preparation, conducting clinical trials, and digital health research methods.

Time and opportunities will be provided for the fellow to lead their own studies as well as to continue to build and advance their own research program. The postdoctoral fellow will also have opportunities to collaborate with national and international teams within the areas of childhood cancer and digital health.

Applicant must hold a PhD in clinical psychology, psychology, behavioural sciences, public health, or other relevant areas by the time of the position start.

• Excellent writing skills are required
• Strong experience with quantitative data collection and analysis is required
• Experience with mixed-methods research preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Horizon position is expected to be filled as soon as possible but no later than March 1, 2024.

• All documents must be submitted to Nicole M. Alberts
• Please include the reference number with your application

• Cover letter stating research interests and career goals
  
• Current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Two letters of reference from academic supervisors or current employers to be sent via e-mail directly to: Nicole M. Alberts