Assistant Professor in Quantitative Health Equity Research Community Health Sciences in University of Calgary – Canada

Summary

The University of Calgary's Department of Community Health Sciences, within the Cumming School of Medicine, is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Quantitative Health Equity Research. This Emerging Leader position is part of the Canada Impact+ initiative, focusing on Health, and offers collaboration opportunities with other Impact+ Research Chairs. The role is primarily research-focused (75%) with a teaching and service component (25%). Candidates should be early career researchers with a PhD or equivalent, post-doctoral training in a relevant field, and an emerging research program utilizing quantitative or mixed-methods approaches relevant to health equity. The successful candidate will be expected to secure external funding, build partnerships, contribute to teaching, and advance knowledge mobilization. The anticipated start date is on or before July 1, 2027, and the application deadline is October 9, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Community Health Sciences (DCHS), Cumming School of Medicine (CSM)
Position Type	Assistant Professor
Discipline	Community Health Sciences
Research Area	Quantitative Health Equity Research
Degree Required	PhD or equivalent
Experience	Post-doctoral fellowship training in a relevant field
Funding	Canada Impact+ initiative strategic research area Health
Contract Duration	Tenure-track
Deadline	2026-10-09
Employer Address	Foothills Campus, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Employer Contact	Dr. Kirsten Fiest, [email protected]

About the Project

The successful candidate will establish an internationally recognized independent research program in Quantitative Health Equity Research. This program should address important health challenges using rigorous quantitative, computational, or other appropriate analytical methods, potentially employing diverse study designs and data sources such as administrative data, clinical data, surveys, cohorts, implementation research, and linked datasets. Research across any stage of the life course is welcome. The role involves conducting innovative, high-impact research, securing external funding, building partnerships, and contributing to knowledge mobilization, innovation, policy, and broader societal impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative and high-impact research
• Secure external funding
• Build partnerships
• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development
• Advance knowledge mobilization and innovation
• Contribute to policy and broader societal impact

Required Skills

• PhD or equivalent
• Post-doctoral fellowship training in relevant field (epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, health policy, population health, public health, economics, sociology, geography)
• Emerging program of research addressing important health challenges through rigorous quantitative or mixed-methods approaches
• Demonstrated relevance to health equity, population health, health systems, health policy (e.g., rural health, Indigenous Health, women's+ health, racism in health)
• Potential to establish an internationally recognized independent program of research
• Strong potential for knowledge mobilization and societal impact through collaborations
• Ability to apply rigorous quantitative, computational, or other appropriate analytical methods
• Research excellence
• Evidence of transdisciplinary collaboration
• Commitment to meaningful knowledge mobilization
• Potential to generate scientific, policy, clinical, community, and societal impact

Who Should Apply

This position is suitable for outstanding early career researchers holding a PhD or equivalent, with post-doctoral fellowship training in fields such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, health policy, population health, public health, economics, sociology, or geography. Applicants should have an emerging research program addressing health challenges through rigorous quantitative or mixed-methods approaches, with demonstrated relevance to health equity, population health, health systems, or health policy. Candidates should also show potential for establishing an internationally recognized independent research program, knowledge mobilization, and societal impact.

About the Employer

The University of Calgary is an entrepreneurial university located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age, founded in 1966. It serves 36,000 students with an innovative learning environment, rich research, hands-on experiences, and entrepreneurial thinking. The university is a leader in the creation of start-ups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of this Assistant Professor position?

The primary focus of this Assistant Professor position is Quantitative Health Equity Research within the Department of Community Health Sciences.

What is the anticipated start date for this appointment?

The anticipated start date for this appointment is on or before July 1, 2027.

What is the allocation of time for research versus teaching and service?

The position has 75% time allocated to research and the remaining 25% allocated to teaching and service.

What academic qualification is required for this position?

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent as required by the University of Calgary.

What kind of research approaches are expected from candidates?

Candidates should have an emerging program of research addressing important health challenges through rigorous quantitative or mixed-methods approaches.

Who is the contact person for this job ID?

The contact person for this job ID is Dr. Kirsten Fiest, at [email protected].