Job Offer: Postdoctoral Researcher in Rehabilitation Sciences | McGill University & Shriners Hospital for Children

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Rehabilitation Sciences

Job description

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at McGill University, in collaboration with Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a clinical research project. This position is open to PhD holders in Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Medicine, or other allied health fields, Biostatistics, and/or Epidemiology.

Join a renowned institution at the forefront of pediatric research in rare musculoskeletal diseases.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on the psychometric properties of a new healthcare outcome measure.
Utilize quantitative and qualitative methods for data evaluation and analysis.
Knowledge translation and patient-oriented research in the field of pediatric rare musculoskeletal diseases.
Collaborate with a dynamic research team at Shriners Hospital for Children, a leading center for pediatric musculoskeletal conditions.

Profile sought

PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Medicine, Biostatistics, or Epidemiology (degree obtained after 2020, no more than 5 years of experience at the time of hiring).
Experience in clinical research, preferably in musculoskeletal or pediatric fields.
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative methods, with a strong ability to translate research findings into practical applications for patient care.
French language skills are an asset.

Conditions

Annual salary of $48,000 CAD, renewable for up to 3 years depending on funding and productivity.
Position based in Montreal, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University and Shriners Hospital for Children.
Expected start date: Within the next few months.

Apply now

Please send your application (CV, cover letter, publications, and any relevant documents) directly to Noémi Dahan at ndahan@shrinenet.org and/or noemi.dahan@mcgill.ca.

We look forward to receiving your application and working together to advance research in rare pediatric musculoskeletal conditions!