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May 8, 2010
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Human Resources: McMaster University Department of Economics
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
One post-doctoral fellowship (PDF) position is available in the Department of Economics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada http://www.mcmaster.ca/economics/. The PDF will work with the new Ontario Research Chair in Health Human Resources to investigate a range of empirical issues in health human resource economics looking at Ontario in the national and international context. The PDF will be expected to work jointly with the Chair on projects, and may also work independently to develop her/his own program of research, both of which are expected to lead to peer-reviewed publications.
This position will be of particular interest to individuals with a PhD in health or labour market economics who have a field in econometrics (or similar econometric experience).
McMaster is a research-intensive university that was recently named Canada’s Research University of the Year, has been ranked as both one of the world’s top 100 universities and as one of the best places in work in academia outside the US. The Department of Economics offers graduate training at the Masters and PhD levels, and is particularly strong in the area applied empirical microeconomics. McMaster is recognized internationally in the area of health economics and is home to one of the largest concentrations of health economists in North America. In addition, the Economics Department is associated with the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA), and the Research Institute for Quantitative Studies in Economics and Population (QSEP).
The candidate could begin the PDF as early as July 1, 2010 and all applications received before April 19, 2010 will be reviewed, though applications are welcome until the position is filled. The PDF can run for up to two years and carries a competitive stipend plus basic benefits. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.
Applications should be sent to: Health Human Resources Post-doctoral Search, Department of Economics, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4M4. An application should include an application letter, curriculum vitae, at least one research paper, and the names and contact information for three references who may be approached for confidential reference letters or asked to provide references by telephone. Optionally, sealed letters of reference may be submitted with the application or provided under separate cover.
