ehPECS-folks,
Please find the ad for an interesting postdoc position for a contaminant biomonitoring project in the Northwest Territories with Dr. Brian Laird (University of Waterloo, brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca<mailto:brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca>) below and attached.
Nikolaus
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Dr. Nikolaus Gantner
Adjunct Professor
Environmental Science Program
University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC
V2N 4Z9 Canada
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Email: nikolaus.gantner@unbc.ca
From: Brian Laird [brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca]
Sent: May 12, 2015 1:00 AM
To: Brown, Adriana; ksolomon@uoguelph.ca; Jules.Blais@uottawa.ca; Nikolaus Gantner
Subject: University of Waterloo Toxicology Postdoc: Human Biomonitoring
Apologies for cross-postings.
I am looking to recruit a postdoc for a contaminant biomonitoring project in the Northwest Territories.
Can you please have the following job ad circulated amongst faculty and students in your respective programs?
Cheers,
Brian
Brian Laird, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Burt Matthews Hall, Room 2313
School of Public Health and Health Systems
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West, Waterloo ON N2L 3G1
Ph: 519-888-4567 ext. 32720; Fax: 519-746-6776
Website: uwaterloo.ca/public-health/brian-laird
ResearcherID: B-3581-2013
Postdoctoral Position in Toxicology/Exposure Science
A postdoctoral research position is currently available in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Laird of the School of Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo. The successful applicant will assist with the development and implementation of contaminant biomonitoring research among Aboriginal populations in the Canadian Arctic and subarctic. The goal of the project to be undertaken by the successful applicant is to investigate the current levels of contaminant exposure within First Nations communities in the Northwest Territories. The outcomes of this work will help shape public health interventions and communication strategies that promote traditional food use in ways that improve food security while limiting exposure to dietary contaminants such as mercury, cadmium, and lead.
Candidates with strong backgrounds in toxicology, risk assessment contaminant biomonitoring, exposure science, and/or Aboriginal environmental health are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a PhD in toxicology, environmental science, biology, health studies, or a related discipline. Experience conducting participatory research among Indigenous populations would be considered a major asset.
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and curriculum vitae by email to brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca<mailto:brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca>. The projected start date of this position is July 1, 2015.
The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
