Postdoctoral Fellow: Substance Use & Health Policy

University of British Columbia; Gabriola; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of British Columbia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance research on substance use and health services under Dr. Evan Wood and CRISM BC.

The Fellow will conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies, contribute to evidence syntheses, and support guideline development. The position is a one-year term with potential extension, salary range CAD 60,000–75,000 per year, and reports to the CRISM BC Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications

• PhD in epidemiology, public health, health services research, medicine, nursing, psychology, social sciences, population health, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience in substance use, mental health, public health, clinical research, health services or health policy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop research questions and study protocols related to substance use and health services.
• Design and conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research.
• Apply epidemiological, biostatistical, longitudinal, and causal inference methods.
• Translate findings into clinical guidance, policy briefs, and knowledge products.
• Lead or co-lead peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Mentor research assistants and trainees; collaborate with clinicians and policymakers.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Oral communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Education

PhD in epidemiology or related field

Tools

R

Stata

SAS

SPSS

Python

NVivo

Job description

University of British Columbia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance research on substance use and health services under Dr. Evan Wood and CRISM BC.

The Fellow will conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies, contribute to evidence syntheses, and support guideline development. The position is a one-year term with potential extension, salary range CAD 60,000–75,000 per year, and reports to the CRISM BC Senior Project Manager.