Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity

Health Systems and Health Equity Research, The Centre for Addiction and
Mental Health, Toronto, Canada “A comparative study of pathways to first
episode care for psychosis in three ethnic groups.”

Project Description:  The Health Systems and Health Equity Research group
at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking one (1)
Postdoctoral Fellow. The successful candidate will be part of an
established research team exploring pathways to care for first episode
psychosis in people of African, Caribbean and European descent. You will
work closely with the Principal Investigator, Research Analyst and other
members of the study team.

Your primary responsibilities will include the analysis of quantitative
pathways data, design and preparation of focus group themes and questions,
conducting focus groups, analyzing transcription data and report writing.
You will be required to contribute to other grant applications and
manuscripts. The position is located at 455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 300,
Toronto, Ontario.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a
relevant health sciences or social sciences field with a minimum of 3 years
experience. You are familiar with mental health and addictions services
research and have experience working with diverse populations. The
successful candidate will have previous experience with data collection
techniques and management of information – both qualitative and
quantitative is required. Experience conducting focus groups, developing
thematic coding manuals and analyzing qualitative data thematically is
required.

The successful candidate should have the ability to explain complex issues
in plain language both verbally and in writing. They will possess strong PC
software skills including experience with Microsoft Office, statistical
packages (SPSS, SAS), qualitative thematic coding programs (NVivo) and the
ability to learn new programs quickly.  The position requires strong
interpersonal and communicative (oral/written) skills combined with
creative problem-solving skills, flexibility, and self-direction with
minimal supervision.  Familiarity with SCID an asset.

This 12-month post-doctoral fellowship appointment is 4 days/week (0.8FTE)
and not part of any bargaining unit.  Competitive compensation level.  The
application deadline is September 1, 2012 with start date of October 1,
2012.

Please submit your cover letter + CV + names and contact information for 2
references in your application (please indicate your relationship to each
reference, e.g. “Ph.D. supervisor”).  Please address your application
materials to Principal Investigator:  Dr. Kwame McKenzie and Research
Manager, Denise Canso. Please send to email:  [log in to unmask]  Please
quote “ACE Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowship” in the subject line when
applying.

 Thank you for your time and consideration.

 As an employment equity employer CAMH actively seeks Aboriginal peoples,
visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, (including people who
have experienced mental health and substance use challenges), and
additional diverse identities for our workforce.

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