Postdoctoral Fellow Competition 2708

This position is part of the Post Doctoral Fellows Association and has an initial appointment of 2 years with the possibility of extension.

This position has a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta is renowned for our dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Our diverse academic offerings include four robust undergraduate programs, four dynamic graduate programs, and four specialized graduate certificate programs. With over 1400 undergraduate and 140 graduate students, our faculty fosters a richly diverse and collaborative atmosphere that promotes interdisciplinary research, exceptional teaching, and countless educational opportunities. Our dedicated faculty members explore a wide range of perspectives, including biomechanical, historical, neuromotor, pedagogical, philosophical, physiological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions of human movement, physical activity, recreation, and exercise.

Position Summary

The Behavioural Epidemiology Lab within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta will be the new coordinating centre for the International Study of Movement Beahviours in the Early Years (SUNRISE) The SUNRISE study brings together researchers from low-, middle-, and high-income countries across the globe, to examine the associations of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep with health and development in children 3-4 years of age, and to examine potential correlates. To date, 66 countries (44 from low and middle income countries) have been involved in the SUNRISE study.

The candidate will work with Dr. Valerie Carson, incoming Primary Investigator of the SUNRISE study, and the SUNRISE Leadership Group on the data management, analysis, and knowledge translation of the SUNRISE study. The candidate will also provide support for the coordination of the study and have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Dr. Carson will work with the candidate to apply for scholarships as one possible avenue to extend the position beyond 2 years.