Postdoctoral Fellow

Description:

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) — a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre affiliated with McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine — is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow (or a PhD student seeking a thesis project) to join its Internal Medicine, Nephrology Department. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on disaster management in kidney care, helping shape health policy and preparedness for vulnerable kidney disease patients during natural and human-caused disasters.

At RI-MUHC, you will join a multidisciplinary environment dedicated to scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Sandal and a co-supervising professor, receiving guidance from a supportive team including a research assistant and lab assistant or Master’s student.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the research project entitled “Obtaining patient, caregiver, and provider perspective on disaster management in kidney care.”

• Design and implement the study, including preparation for ethics approval, participant recruitment, data collection, and data analysis.

• Collaborate with national and international research teams across Canada and beyond.

• Prepare manuscripts and submit abstracts for relevant conferences and institutional seminars.

• Disseminate research findings through academic publications and knowledge-sharing platforms.

• Ensure project organization, maintain meticulous research documentation, and demonstrate effective communication with collaborators.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Environmental Health, Policy, or related discipline.

• Proven experience in qualitative research methodologies and use of NVivo or similar qualitative data analysis software.

• Fluent in English (additional languages are an asset).

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

• Evidence of research productivity (e.g., publications, presentations) is an asset.

Additional Information:

• Status: Temporary, Full-time (35 hours per week)

• Schedule: Variable

• Worksite: GLEN Site, Montreal — majority of work will be virtual

• Program: Internal Medicine, Nephrology

• Website: https://rimuhc.ca/en

This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain leadership experience in global health research and contribute to improving disaster response frameworks for the kidney care community. The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive financial support in the form of a stipend or bursary from a professor’s grant.

Please note: This is not a hospital position.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

RI-MUHC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from racialized groups, women, Indigenous persons, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. The institute also provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities upon request.