We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Social Justice Working Group of the Smartwear Revolution project at the University of Alberta, Canada.
This research position is part of a project on developing Smartwear, or smart garments that improve trunk support and arm and leg movement among older adults, People with Lived Experience (PLEX) with neuromuscular disabilities, and healthcare workers who are prone to sustaining injuries in their work. All research activities will be carried out in collaboration with the Social Justice Working Group Lead, Dr. Adalberto Loyola-Sanchez and Research Coordinator, Dr. Michelle Lavoie, as well as other members of the broader research team.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will:
1) Lead SJWG prioritized research areas;
2) contribute to integrating SJWG research and findings with the other Smartwear Revolution Working Groups (the Technology and Textiles Working Group and the Arts and Design Working Group);
3) support SJWG milestone achievement in adherence to timelines;
4) mentor trainees, including PhD, MSc and summer students on the project, assisting them with methodologies and writing;
5) ensure research protocols are effectively implemented;
6) contribute to and oversee data collection, analysis and management;
7) contribute to SJWG presentations, publications, reports; and
8) support grant writing and funding acquisition.
The Position:
● Location: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
● Start Date: Mid to late October (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected for the role)
● Term: 1 year, potentially renewable depending on grant funds available
● Funding: $54,796.05 annual salary including benefits
● Note: Postdoctoral Fellows must be appointed within 5 years of the completion of their PhD.
More information regarding the position can be found HERE.
