Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Donald Hill Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Faculty of Medicine

Posting Number PTAP3379P

Department/Unit Medical Research Development Office

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Dr. Donald Hill, a Dalhousie alumnus with a distinguished career in business, medicine and research, created three prestigious postdoctoral fellowships in 2018 in the areas of Medicine, Computer Science (in collaboration with Engineering) and Arts and Social Sciences. These fellowships have been created to accelerate the careers of recent doctoral graduates engaged in leading-edge research who have also demonstrated an interest in the impact of technology on broader society.

While the primary focus of the postdoctoral fellowships is advancement within each individual field of Medicine, Computer Science and Humanities/Social Sciences, there is an expectation that fellows will become engaged and appreciate the necessity and benefits of interfacing with a wide diversity of disciplines, knowledge, and cultures to recognize and solve emerging challenges. The intent is not to develop answers, but to become skilled at framing the entire scope of these challenges and exploring/inventing different vehicles and methodologies to seek comprehensive solutions.

Position Summary:

Dalhousie University is currently seeking applications for the prestigious Donald Hill Family postdoctoral fellowship position within the Faculty of Medicine. The successful candidate will have a strong research track record in their field of study and will have research interests which align with and support on-going initiatives within the Faculty of Medicine. Applicants will also have a demonstrable interest in broader societal impact of emerging technology and promotion of a culture of accountability for the future of society. The successful applicant will join Dalhousie as a Donald Hill Family Postdoctoral Fellow, working with other Fellows from the Faculties of Computer Science and Arts & Social Sciences to meet the objectives of this fellowship program while engaging full-time in their own research.

Qualifications/Requirements Of Position

Eligibility Requirements

PhD completed within the last three years, or will complete your doctoral studies before the start of the fellowship Canadian citizen or permanent resident Written support of a supervisor whose primary appointment is in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants are evaluated and selected based on the following criteria weighted as indicated:

Research excellence and leadership in the research domain (40%) Quality of the applicant’s proposed research program (40%) Supervisor’s commitment, synergy with institutional strategic priorities, and alignment with Fellowship objectives (20%)

To be considered, applicants must include all of the following documents:

CV in either CIHR Biosketch CV or Tri-Agency Narrative CV format Cover letter Letter of support from the applicant’s proposed supervisor (append this document to your Cover Letter) Proof of completion date for PhD (transcripts or other official documentation) Research proposal up to 3 pages in length PLUS a one-page summary outlining the applicant’s interest in the societal impact of technology and any activities they may have already engaged in relevant to this area. Contact information for two (2) references

Salary Range/Pay Rate $70,000 (inclusive of benefits)

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.

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment Three years with an anticipated start date of January 2, 2027 or earlier.

Open Date 06/12/2026

Close Date 07/17/2026

Open Until Filled No

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