Postdoctoral Fellow

Position number: 25405 Term College of Nursing Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Posting start date: November 12, 2026 Advertised until: December 12, 2026 or until filled Full-time: Yes Permanent: No Start date: December 1, 2026 For more information please contact: Dr. Heidi Fan - Heidi.Fan@umanitoba.ca College of Nursing invites applications for a full time Postdoctoral Fellow position, commencing 1st December, 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a research program focused on maternal and childhood immunization and infant feeding. The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent research under the supervision of Dr. Heidi Fan. **Key responsibilities:** * Contribute to the design and coordination of research studies. * Collect, manage, and analyze quantitative data, including surveys and population-based administrative health data. * Contribute to qualitative and mixed-methods research, such as interviews with parents and families. * Apply rigorous epidemiological and statistical methods to examine immunization and infant feeding practices, their determinants, and related health outcomes. * Engage with patient partners, clinicians, and community partners, and help develop accessible knowledge translation materials. * Lead and co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, and reports. * Lead or assist in applications for external funding. * Mentor graduate students, research assistants, and other trainees. * Other research-related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator. **Qualifications:** * A PhD in nursing, epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, community health sciences, or a closely related field, completed by the start date and within the past five years. Eligible career interruptions (e.g., parental or medical leave) will be considered. * Strong quantitative research skills and proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SAS, Stata, or R). * A record of peer-reviewed publications, including first-authored papers. * Excellent scientific writing and communication skills. * Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. * A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in research. **Assets:** * Research experience in vaccines, immunization, infant feeding, or maternal and child health. * Experience with population-based administrative health data, mixed-methods or qualitative research. **Other requirements:** * The successful candidate will be expected to actively apply for external competitive fellowships during their appointment. * Ability to work on-site at the University of Manitoba (a hybrid work arrangement can be accommodated). Please include the following as part of your application: a curriculum vitae, contact information for three reference and cover letter