Job Description

Post Doctoral Fellow

Primary Purpose: Applications are invited for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow to undertake research to conduct a 5-year economic evaluation of a newly developed and implemented Long COVID (post COVID condition) integrated clinical care pathway within the Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatchewan, CANADA.

Nature of Work: This work will be directly supervised by Dr. Gary Groot, an embedded clinician scientist within SHA. The five-year project will engage a collaborative multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, healthcare decision makers, patient partners and other student trainees. Some travel may be required.

Accountabilities: The successful candidate will have ongoing engagement with patient partners, health system stakeholders, clinicians, and other academics. The PDF will take the lead on the economic evaluation of integrated pathways in SHA. Some grant preparation and teaching will also be part of PDF duties.

Education: The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in health economics or health services research within the last 5 years.

Experience: The PDF will have knowledge of Canadian health care systems and health economics.

Skills: The PDF will have demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Prior work with patient partners or patient populations is an asset. Advanced computing skills, including Microsoft Office and statistical programs, is required.

To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references.

Department: Community Hlth & Epidemiology
Status: Term
Employment Group: Post-Doctoral Fellows - PSAC
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Information: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 9/4/2023
Closing Date: 4 Weeks. 10/1/2023
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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