Post-Doctoral Fellow - Queen's University
Department: International Centre for the Advancement of Community Based Rehabilitation - School of RehabilitationTherapy
Description of Area or Topic of Research:
Area: Disability-Inclusive Development
Primary topic focus: Exploring barriers and facilitators to educational opportunities for youth with disabilities in Ethiopia, Ghana, and South Africa, as a member of a participatory action research team.
Secondary topics: Support for families with children with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries; Employment for youth with disabilities in Ethiopia, Sudan and Djbouti; Evaluation of community-based rehabilitation approaches.
Supervision and Academic Unit: Dr. Heather Aldersey is the primary supervisor and mentor for this post-doctoral fellowship. Dr. Beata Batorowicz is the secondary mentor. Both are based in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy.
Remuneration: The starting salary is $45,000 CAD.
Start Date and Duration of Appointment: Desired start: Feb/March 2021
Duration: One-year term, with the possibility of extension for an additional year
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, we will only consider those currently in residence in Canada.
Required Qualifications:
1. Completed doctoral degree in relevant discipline (e.g., occupational therapy, education, rehabilitation science, social work). Preference will be given to individuals with a Ph.D. although other types of doctoral degrees may be considered (e.g., OTD, DPT, EdD, DrPH, DSc)
2. Strong academic record including a record of research activity (e.g.,experience as a research assistant, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations),
3. Clear interest in disability-inclusive development, family support, community based rehabilitation, and human rights for persons with disabilities
Required Documentation:
1. Cover letter outlining applicant’s interest in the training program
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Academic transcripts
4. Three letters of reference
5. Personal statement describing learning goals for the post-doctoral period, interests in disability-inclusive development, and career aspirations
Application Deadline:
Application review will begin on February 8, 2021. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure:
Submit application materials to Dr. Heather Aldersey: hma@queensu.ca
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY: The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible
