Postdoctoral Fellow - Child and Youth Well-being in Nova Scotia

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$66,702 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Internship

Job summary

Conduct statistical and geospatial analyses of linked multisectoral data to build a comprehensive picture of child and youth well-being in Nova Scotia and support development of a longitudinal monitoring system. Collaborate with government and other data partners, organize meetings and outreach, prepare publications and reports, and supervise research assistants.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Child and Youth Well-being in Nova Scotia Posting Number PTAP3562P Department/Unit Social Work Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be cross-appointed at the Centre for Planetary Health and Sustainable Care and the Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University. The Centre for Planetary Health and Sustainable Care is an interdisciplinary research and training environment committed to exploring the complex interconnections between human health, environmental sustainability, and equitable care systems. The centre conducts research and education that addresses critical global challenges, fostering solutions that promote the wellbeing of both people and the planet. The Resilience Research Centre collaborates with local, national and international institutions to conduct innovative research exploring pathways to resilience across cultures. That work focuses on explaining how children, youth and adults thrive in family, school, workplace and community settings under stress. The Centre is a world-renowned resource hub of resilience expertise and tools to support individuals and communities on their path to psychological, social, cultural and physical well-being. The Centre for Planetary Health and Sustainable Care and the Resilience Research Centre invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow ( PDF ) for a two-year position (with possibility for renewal). The PDF will work on a project funded by the Government of Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness to bring together provincial administrative records, provincial and national surveys, and academic research to create the most comprehensive picture of child and youth well-being in Nova Scotia to date and lay the groundwork for a permanent, coordinated longitudinal monitoring system that tracks development from childhood into young adulthood in Nova Scotia. Due to data-access requirements, the PDF (Postdoctoral Fellow) must reside in Nova Scotia. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with a larger provincial and multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Jan Höltge and Dr. Daniel Rainham and will be based at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Key responsibilities: The successful candidate will participate in all activities related to the project, including: Networking with decision-makers and data holders across sectors such as Nova Scotia Health, the Department of Health and Wellness, and the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development. Statistical and geospatial analysis of multisectoral data, including data management and linkage. Organizing meetings, workshops, and community outreach. Preparing academic publications and research reports. Supervise and train research assistants in project-relevant methods. Communicate to project team developments/progress and results of research activities ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of project/research activities are captured in as comprehensive and timely manner as possible. Qualifications/Requirements Of Position The ideal candidate will have advanced training in epidemiology, health geography, or a related discipline, and provides evidence of applying spatial analysis in health research. Preferred candidates will have research expertise in epidemiology or health geography, biostatistics, experience in database development, be a strong communicator (writer), show evidence of collaboration with governmental institutions, and be an organized project manager. The successful PDF candidate must possess: Completed or all but dissertation ( ABD ) a PhD (or equivalent) in the last 5 years in a related field such as epidemiology and health geography. Demonstrated experience with quantitative methods (biostatistics and geospatial analyses), and ideally analysis using R and spatial analysis software (ArcPro, QGIS ). Proven track record of research and publications relevant to the position. Proficiency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational, time and project management skills Salary Range/Pay Rate $66,701.72 Additional Information Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . Posting Detail Information Term of appointment 2 years, anticipated start date of December 1, 2026 Open Date 10/14/2026 Close Date 10/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22325

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Requirements

Applicants must have completed or be all but dissertation on a PhD or equivalent in a related field within the past five years, with demonstrated quantitative, biostatistical, and geospatial research experience. Strong English communication, relevant publications, organizational and project-management skills are required; experience with R, ArcGIS Pro or QGIS, database development, and government collaboration is preferred.