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Postdoctoral Researcher

@ Men's Health Research Program

Vancouver, British Columbia

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Men's Health Research Program is offering a five-year Movember Institute Discovery Research Fellowship for Canadian postdoctoral fellows to lead their own research program on boys' and young men's (ages 12-35) emotional and relational health, mentored by John Oliffe at the University of British Columbia. The fellowship pays up to CAD $78,785 per year, indexed annually, plus CAD $12,000 per year in research support, and includes a funded nested PhD student. Eligibility requires a PhD awarded within the past 5 years and citizenship or residency with the right to work in Canada.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead own five-year research program in men's health
  • Choose one or more thematic areas for the research
  • Supervise a nested PhD student
  • Take part in the global cohort of Discovery Fellows

Requirements summary:

  • PhD awarded within the past 5 years
  • Postdoctoral Fellow status
  • Citizen or resident of Canada with right to work
  • Track record appropriate to career stage
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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentResearch & science
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: minimal · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationDoctorate (required)
Perks mentionedHome office allowance

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Job description

Movember Institute Discovery Research Fellowship

The Movember Institute Discovery Fellowship is a five-year award for Postdoctoral Fellows in Canada to lead their own program of research, be mentored by world-leading Professorial Fellow John Oliffe at the University of British Columbia and join a global cohort tackling the most pressing challenges in boys' and young men's (aged 12-35 years) emotional and relational health. Discovery Fellows will establish a program of research across one or more thematic areas: 1) Coping and Consumption; 2) Social Connection; or 3) Early Fatherhood.

Eligibility:

This funding opportunity is open to Postdoctoral Fellows who were awarded their PhD in the past 5 years (excluding periods of extended leave or career disruption). Applicants must be a citizen or resident of the host country and have the right to work there. Track record will be assessed relative to career stage.

Salary and Support Fellowship Awards of up to CAD $78,785 per year, indexed annually, plus an annual research support allocation of CAD $12,000, over five years will be awarded to undertake projects starting in April 2027.

The Fellowship also comes with a funded nested PhD Student, regular learning and development opportunities through the Movember Institute of Men’s Health and funded international networking and convening opportunities with your peers and experts in men’s health.

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