This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position has an initial appointment of 1 year.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on technology-enabled models of care for individuals living with chronic disease and those preparing for major procedures.
Working with a collaborative team led by Dr. Puneeta Tandon and Dr. Ashley Hyde, the Postdoctoral Scholar will contribute to the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of personalized digital and hybrid care pathways in cardiac rehabilitation and prehabilitation. The program emphasizes user experience, engagement, personalization, wearable-enabled assessment, and real-world deployment within existing clinical workflows.
This position offers strong opportunities for first-author publications, grant writing, student mentorship, and career development, and is well-suited to candidates pursuing academic or health-system research careers in digital health, rehabilitation science, or implementation science.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
-
Lead research on the evaluation and implementation of personalized digital health interventions, informed by behavior change and implementation science frameworks.
-
Examine user experience, engagement, and adherence among patients and clinicians participating in digital health interventions across different clinical populations, including prehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, and other chronic disease self-management.
-
Analyze wearable-derived data (e.g., physical activity, sleep, heart rate) in combination with survey and clinical data to characterize functional recovery, frailty, and engagement patterns over time.
-
Conduct usability testing and mixed-methods evaluations (e.g., surveys, interviews, engagement analytics) to inform optimization of digital health interventions
-
Coordinate clinical and implementation studies, including ethics submissions, protocol development, trial logistics, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
-
Lead quantitative and/or mixed-methods analyses and contribute to first-author manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant applications.
-
Mentor graduate students and contribute to lab-wide research, training, and knowledge-translation activities.
-
PhD completed within the last five years (or near completion) in Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Kinesiology, Cardiac Sciences, Public Health, Health Informatics, Nursing, or a related field.
-
Experience with digital or technology-enabled health interventions (e.g., tele-rehabilitation, remote monitoring, mobile health).
-
Experience using REDCap for data capture, survey design, and workflow tracking.
-
Strong quantitative data analysis skills (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, or similar), including experience with clinical or behavioral datasets.
-
Proficiency in qualitative research methods (e.g., interviews, focus groups, thematic analysis).
-
Demonstrated ability to produce peer-reviewed publications.
-
Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
-
Experience in Implementation Science is an asset.
Application Instructions
Click "Apply Now" to submit your curriculum vitae, cover letter, list of publications, and list of references.
This position has a comprehensive benefits package.
The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Postdoctoral Fellows Association of the University of Alberta.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
