Postdoctoral Scholar: Strengths-Based Approaches to Girls & Women with ADHD

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Scholar to explore strengths-based approaches for girls and women with ADHD. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national research projects while collaborating with diverse teams. The successful candidate will engage in impactful research, focusing on the strengths and experiences of individuals with ADHD, particularly in social-emotional health and stigma. With mentorship and support for career development, this position is ideal for recent PhD graduates eager to make a difference in the field of ADHD research.

Benefits

Extended health care benefits

Mentorship and support for publications

Teaching opportunities available

Qualifications

• PhD in social sciences or education required, preferably within the last 5 years.
• Expertise in clinical research related to ADHD and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a national study on strengths of girls/women with ADHD.
• Collaborate with organizations on ADHD-related research and knowledge translation.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Communication skills

Clinical research expertise

Qualitative methods familiarity

Education

PhD in social sciences or education

Job description

Postdoctoral Scholar: Strengths-Based Approaches to Girls & Women with ADHD

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Description

The School & Applied Child Psychology program in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Strengths-Based Approaches to Girls & Women with ADHD.

Supervisor: Dr. Emma A. Climie ([email protected]), Registered Psychologist, Associate Professor, Director of Strengths in ADHD research lab (https://werklund.ucalgary.ca/adhd-kids)

Area: ADHD, resilience in children, youth, & emerging adults, with a focus on girls/women with ADHD

Duration: 18 months, with a possibility of extension depending on funding

Start Date: July or September 1, 2025 (to be agreed upon)

Salary: $60,000/year plus extended health care benefits

Job Description:

A full-time Postdoctoral Scholar (PDS) position is available at the University of Calgary, Canada, starting around July or September 1, 2025, under the supervision of Dr. Emma Climie. The PDS will contribute to projects exploring the strengths and experiences of individuals with ADHD across the lifespan, especially girls and women.

The role involves:

• Supporting the development of a large national study on the strengths of girls/women with ADHD, including social-emotional health, diagnostic experiences, and life events
• Examining strengths, stigmatization, and experiences of children & youth with ADHD and their families
• Exploring the strengths of emerging adults with ADHD in various contexts
• Collaborating with partner organizations on national research related to ADHD, stigma, and knowledge translation

The PDS will work with researchers from different faculties and community organizations, have access to existing datasets, and be encouraged to develop independent research. They will receive supervision, mentorship, support for publications, grants, and career development. Teaching opportunities are available but not mandatory.

Qualifications:

• PhD in social sciences or education (e.g., psychology, counseling, clinical, developmental, health); recent graduates within last 5 years
• Expertise in clinical research related to ADHD, mental health, children/youth, lifespan development
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills; familiarity with qualitative methods is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Interest in collaboration and mentorship of students

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a single PDF including:

• CV
• Letter of interest explaining research experience, fit, and goals
• 2-3 references
• Up to three peer-reviewed publications

Send applications to Dr. Emma Climie at [email protected]. Review starts mid-May and continues until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Info:

The employment terms follow UCalgary and PDAC agreements. More info on the postdoc program is available on the university website. UCalgary values diversity and encourages applicants from underrepresented groups. Accommodations are provided upon request.