Post-Doc Researcher

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Hiring Unit: School of Physical and Occupational Therapy - Professors Aliki Thomas and Sara Ahmed

Position Summary

The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship. The successful candidate will join a national interdisciplinary research program examining rehabilitation as a critical component of Canada's health and social systems.

The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to a range of research activities, including:

• supporting ethics applications and study implementation;
• contributing to the design and administration of a national survey;
• coordinating with national partners and stakeholder organizations across Canada;
• assisting with planning and delivery of a national symposium;
• conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses;
• preparing manuscripts, reports, knowledge mobilization products, and conference presentations;
• contributing to grant development (e.g. preparation of large-scale national funding applications).
• perform administrative and other tasks, as assigned (e.g., monitor budgets)

Funding is available through CIHR funding. The appointment is expected to begin immediately. As part of the fellowship, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for external postdoctoral salary awards and fellowship funding during the Fall 2026 competition cycle to support continuation of the fellowship. Interested candidates should submit:

• a letter of interest describing their research interests and relevant experience;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• the names and contact information of two academic referees.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD in rehabilitation sciences, health services research, implementation science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, or another relevant health or social science discipline. Experience in health services research, knowledge translation, health policy, survey methods, mixed methods research, or stakeholder engagement would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• an excellent record of academic achievement;
• a strong publication record relative to career stage;
• excellent written and oral communication skills;
• experience working collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams;
• strong organizational and project management skills; and
• the ability to work independently while mentoring graduate students and research trainees.
• proficiency in spoken and written French is an asset.

*Knowledge of French and English:**McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 3 on a scale of 0-4.* *Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.* *McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.*

Annual Salary: $48,000.00Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)Location: Meredith, Lady,HouseSupervisor: ProfessorPosition Start Date: 2026-07-21Position End Date: 2027-08-31Deadline to Apply: 2026-08-16*McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,* *accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.*