Postdoc: Medicine, Media & Politics Research

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Social Studies of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to examine politically charged topics at the intersections of medicine, media, and politics. The role emphasizes patient/community perspectives, epistemic justice, and knowledge production in healthcare and policy.

The incumbent will lead independent projects, collaborate with faculty, mentor students, and disseminate research through publications and talks.

Qualifications

• PhD required before Jan 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated research expertise in health, medicine, science, or technology.
• Strong record of scholarly achievement for career stage.
• Experience with qualitative, ethnographic, interpretive, historical, philosophical, or mixed-methods approaches.
• Excellent written and oral communication, ability to reach diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative, interdisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent research program on politically contested issues in medicine, health care, and knowledge production.
• Design and conduct qualitative, ethnographic, historical, philosophical, sociological, or interdisciplinary research.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other researchers within the department.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data using appropriate methods.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly outputs.
• Present findings at conferences and public events.
• Engage with patient communities and stakeholders where appropriate to the program.
• Contribute to knowledge mobilization and dissemination to academic, policy, and public audiences.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students as opportunities arise.

Skills

Qualitative methods

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Written and oral communication

Independent work

Scholarly publication experience

Education

PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, STS, Health Humanities, Social Studies of Medicine, Public Health, or related

Job description

McGill University’s Department of Social Studies of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to examine politically charged topics at the intersections of medicine, media, and politics. The role emphasizes patient/community perspectives, epistemic justice, and knowledge production in healthcare and policy.

The incumbent will lead independent projects, collaborate with faculty, mentor students, and disseminate research through publications and talks.