Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowships
Job posting
Research program title
Postdoctoral fellowship in Multidisciplinary Research in Eating Disorders
Reference number
8000
Supervisor
Program description
The aim of the postdoctoral fellowship is to study early risk factors and biological mechanisms of eating disorders, as well as the interaction between biological risk and sociocultural factors. The postdoctoral fellow will be part of a multidisciplinary team and research program on eating disorder susceptibility. Research methods include a combination of emotional-cognitive assessments, brain-imaging, psychophysiological procedures and (epi)genetic measures. He or she will work with previously collected longitudinal data from community samples but will also conduct empirical studies of patients and at-risk populations. The studies will focus on youth and adults, and will be conducted in collaboration with various hospitals and universities around Canada.
Tasks: data-analysis, study coordination, data collection, supervision of undergraduate students and research assistants, writing manuscripts, knowledge dissemination (e.g., presenting findings at conferences).
Academic qualifications required
- PhD in Psychology, Psychiatry, Clinical Neuroscience or a related discipline.
- Excellent computational and statistical skills.
- Experience in conducting mental health assessments.
- Strong ability to multi-task and to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of French is an asset.
Eligibility requirements
- Applicants must not currently hold a postdoctoral appointment at Concordia
- Priority will be given to postdoctoral fellows who have obtained their PhD from another university although in exceptional cases Concordia graduates may be considered
- Applicants must adhere to the postdoctoral fellow eligibility criteria outlined in Concordia University’s Postdoctoral Policy
Timeline
The Postdoctoral Fellow must start their appointment by August 31, 2022.
Submission process
- All documents must be submitted to Niyusha Samadi
- Please include the reference number with your application
Application checklist
- One to three (1-3) page research statement demonstrating fit with the program described above.
- Current curriculum vitae demonstrating research excellence and a capacity for leadership in the domain (maximum 5 pages).
- Two letters of reference from academic supervisors or current employers to be sent via e-mail directly to Niyusha Samadi.
Value
The prestigious two-year Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowships are valued at $50,000 per year plus benefits and full access to Concordia’s services, including GradProSkills.
Concordia University is a vibrant research and teaching environment, with state-of-the-art research facilities and many research centers. Concordia is located in Montreal, Canada, a diverse and creative city, often ranked as offering one of the best quality of living experiences in North America.
Concordia University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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