Access to Mental Health Care for Marginalized Groups and Mental Health Promotion

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join their innovative research team. This role focuses on community-engaged research aimed at improving access to mental health care for marginalized groups, particularly within 2SLGBTQIA and newcomer communities. The successful candidate will collaborate in a dynamic lab environment, conducting advanced statistical analyses, contributing to grant writing, and developing teaching skills. This opportunity not only allows for impactful research but also supports professional growth, including potential registration as a Psychologist in Alberta. If you're passionate about mental health promotion and equity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Conference Travel Funds

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field required with strong quantitative and organizational skills.
• Experience in community engaged research and publications is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced statistical analyses and prepare datasets for research.
• Engage in knowledge mobilization and oversee targeted lab studies.

Skills

Quantitative Skills

Qualitative Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Psychology

PhD in Population & Public Health

PhD in Epidemiology

Tools

R

MPlus

Job description

Description

Focus: Access to Mental Health Care for Marginalized Groups and Mental Health Promotion
Duration: One year, with the possibility of extension
Start Date: Flexible
Salary: Minimum $50,000 CAD/year, health benefits, conference travel funds
Location: The University of Calgary

Dr. Brae Anne McArthur, Director of the University of Calgary Psychology Clinic and the Trailblazing
Research for Equitable Care (TREC) Lab at the University of Calgary, is seeking a highly motivated
Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) to join the TREC team. The PDF will focus on community-engaged
research aimed at addressing inequality in access to mental health care for marginalized groups,
with a strong focus on 2SLGBTQIA and newcomer communities, as well as preventative approaches
to promote positive mental health in children and youth (e.g., community mentorship [BBBS] and
mental health literacy programs). Outside of the abovementioned projects, there will be
opportunity to launch or engage in additional research studies of interest.

Job Description:

The PDF will work in a highly collaborative lab environment with graduate students, research
assistants, undergraduates, and volunteers. Responsibilities include preparing and cleaning
existing datasets for analysis, conducting advanced statistical analyses, writing manuscripts,
participating in grant writing, and overseeing targeted lab studies. Additionally, the PDF will have
opportunities to develop skills in undergraduate teaching, supervising honors students, engaging in
knowledge mobilization (e.g., publications, community outreach, opinion editorials), and
contributing to professional development activities within the lab. The PDF may also be supported
to pursue professional registration as a Psychologist in Alberta, if applicable.
The TREC Lab values the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each of us brings
while on our individual journeys. Embracing this diversity, we appreciate its role in cultivating a
dynamic research environment that fosters innovation, understanding, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Psychology, Population & Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field
• Strong quantitative skills
• Qualitative skills are an asset
• Familiarity with R and/or MPlus
• Experience with longitudinal data and/or community engaged research is an asset
• Content expertise in developmental psychopathology or youth/young adult mental health
• Proven track record of publications in refereed journals
• Advanced writing and editing skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills for data collection, processing,
  and summarization
• Effective collaborator and team player

Application Details:

Please send the following application materials in a single PDF (file name: FirstName
LastName_TRECpostdoc):

• Cover letter that describes relevant training and career goals
• CV
• Up to three representative publications
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Statement
• Names of three references who could provide a letter upon request.

Please email your application to Brae Anne McArthur ([e-mail]) with TREC Postdoc Application in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled.