*** Making sure that those with "fire in their bellies" read the offer
below. Michel O'Neill. ***

>APOLOGIES FOR CROSS-POSTING
>
>Hello.  I'll shortly be taking up the post of Director of SPHERU
>(Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit), a new
>research unit described below.
>
>One of the first tasks I have is recruiting 8 new research faculty.  While
>delightful, it will also be challenging.  SPHERU is seeking applicants
>representing a truly interdisciplinary mix who are willing to share and
>debate differing epistemologies, theoretical assumptions, methodologies
>and everything in between, to create a rich and "holistic" understanding
>of health determinants, and what can be done about them.  My vision of
>SPHERU is that of a "social health project," in which research knowledge
>about health determinants is immediately placed into public policy and
>community discourse and, indeed, is informed by both.  My ideal of persons
>applying for SPHERU posts are people with a fire in their belly for the
>idea of undertaking and applying research knowledge on health determinants
>for the common good.
>
>If you've received this post and think you fit the bill, please apply!
>Details are below.
>
>If you know of anyone who might fit the bill, please pass this job notice
>on to them.
>
>If you participate in any list-servs that may be useful in spreading the
>word, please see if they'll accept this posting.
>
>If you wish more information about SPHERU, feel free to contact either
>myself (via e-mail), or the Administrative Development Officer at the
>address given below or at her e-mail address: [log in to unmask]
>
>Thanks!
>
>
>Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit, Inc  (SPHERU)
>
>The Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan
>
>This newly established research centre of excellence, which is a two
>university, nine faculty unit, is seeking eight researchers excited with
>the possibilities of a fully interdisciplinary, integrated program of
>knowledge development around population health (health determinants).  The
>Unit, under the direction of Dr. Ronald Labonte, is committed to research
>that is policy-relevant.  We are looking for individuals with background
>and experience in:  epidemiology; ecological/environmental theory; work
>and health; public policy (research and evaluation); community or social
>psychology/community development; aboriginal health/cultural health
>studies; education/adult learning; economics; and philosophy (ethics).
>The Unit will need researchers with a range of skills, including:
>quantitative methods, qualitative methods, data management and data
>mining.
>
>We are interested in attracting individuals from a variety of disciplines
>who can work together as a team and feel comfortable in a collaborative,
>intersectoral environment.  SPHERU is a partnership of the provincial
>government, health districts, universities, and both provincial and
>federal funding agencies.
>
>Applicants should have a Ph.D. or health sciences professional degree and
>equivalent research experience.  Faculty will be expected to seek external
>research funding support.  SPHERU and the Universities of Regina and
>Saskatchewan, welcome all qualified applicants.
>
>Faculty appointments will be at the rank of assistant or associate
>professor and will initially be for a five-year term.  Salary and rank
>will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  A comprehensive
>benefits package as per the University's collective agreements will be
>provided.
>
>Details about the Unit can be found at www.sdh.sk/hsurc/ or by contacting
>
>Administrative Development Coordinator, SPHERU
>Room 608.4, Library Building
>University of Regina
>Regina, Saskatchewan
>S4S 0A2
>
>Apply to the above address, including your CV, a letter outlining your
>population health research agenda and three references
>
>Closing date is October 29, 1999 for applications but may be extended at
>the discretion of the SPHERU Board of Directors.
>
>Both universities are committed to employment equity.  In accordance with
>Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to
>Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
>_________________________________________________________________________
>
>Ronald Labonte, PhD
>Director, Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit
>Professor, Community Health and Epidemiology
>University of Saskatchewan
>107 Wiggins Road,
>Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada  S7N 5E5
>(voice): 306-966-7945
>(fax): 306-966-7920
>e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
>
>and
>
>President, Communitas Consulting
>29 Jorene Drive
>Kingston, Ontario, Canada  K7M 3X5
>(voice):  613-634-7396
>(fax):    613-634-2384
>e-mail:   [log in to unmask]
>_________________________________________________________________________
>


Une tres bonne journee.

Michel O'Neill, Ph.D.

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