Epidemiologist, Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Pathogens, BC Centre for Disease Control

The Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Pathogens team of the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is offering an exciting opportunity for qualified Master’s level or PhD trained Epidemiologists to apply to this highly productive team.  We are also seeking a post-doctoral fellow for shorter term (one-year), project-specific hire.

We’d appreciate your sharing this notice with those you think may be interested and/or through your professional networks and associates.

Located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (see: http://www.hellobc.com/vancouver.aspx ) the Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Pathogens team of the BC CDC is responsible for surveillance, research and policy development related to emerging and re-emerging respiratory pathogens.

Under the leadership of Dr. Danuta Skowronski, the team has been very successful in routine and rapid response research and the translation of evidence to inform policy and program initiatives.

Potential candidates should have strong methodological, quantitative analytical and critical appraisal skills required for original research and literature review. They should be enthusiastic and energetic about surveillance and science, with strong communication abilities and a public health perspective on disease surveillance, prevention and control. As part of a fast-paced team working on cutting edge issues, the applicant is committed to broad and rapid dissemination of surveillance and research findings through bulletins, peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

Further information on the team’s work can be found at:

http://www.bccdc.ca/util/about/UBCCDC/People/Faculty/DrDanutaSkowronski.htm

Applicants interested in the full-time permanent position can find out more and apply for this exciting position at the following link: http://www.brainhunter.com/frontoffice/seekerViewJobDetailAction.do?sitecode=pl355&jobId=1778347&page=search  

Those interested in possible post-doctoral fellowship can contact Dr. Danuta Skowronski directly.

Best wishes,

Danuta Skowronski MD, FRCPC

Epidemiology Lead, Influenza & Emerging Respiratory Pathogens

BC Centre for Disease Control

Ph: 604-707-2511

Fx:  604-707-2516