Donald Hill Family Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Opens: Tuesday 3 September 2024
Closes: Tuesday 15 October 2024
Purpose
Dr. Donald Hill, a Dalhousie alumnus with a distinguished career in business, medicine and research, created three prestigious postdoctoral fellowships in 2018 in Medicine, Computer Science (in collaboration with Engineering) and Arts and Social Sciences. These fellowships have been created to accelerate the careers of recent doctoral graduates engaged in leading-edge research who have also demonstrated an interest in the impact of technology on broader society.
While the primary focus of the postdoctoral fellowships is advancement within each individual field of Medicine, Computer Science and Humanities/Social Sciences, there is an expectation that fellows will become engaged and appreciate the necessity and benefits of interfacing with a wide diversity of disciplines, knowledge, and cultures to recognize and solve emerging challenges. The intent is not to develop answers but to become skilled at framing the scope of these challenges and exploring/inventing different vehicles and methodologies to seek comprehensive solutions.
Position Summary
Dalhousie University is currently seeking applications for the prestigious Donald Hill Family postdoctoral fellowship position within the Faculty of Medicine. The successful candidate will have a strong research track record in their field of study and research interests that align with and support ongoing initiatives within the Faculty of Medicine. Applicants will have a demonstrable interest in the broader societal impact of emerging technology and the promotion of a culture of accountability for the future of society. The successful applicant will join Dalhousie as a Donald Hill Family Postdoctoral Fellow and connect with other Donald Hill Family Fellows in the Faculty of Computer Science and Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences to meet an objective of this fellowship program while engaging full-time in their research.
Eligibility and Priorities
- You must have recently completed your PhD within the last three years or will complete your doctoral studies before the start of the fellowship.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- You must have the written support of a supervisor whose primary appointment is in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University.
- Applicants are evaluated and selected based on the following three criteria weighted as indicated:
Research excellence and leadership in the research domain (40%)
Quality of the applicant's proposed research program (40%) Supervisor’s commitment, synergy with institutional strategic priorities, and alignment with Fellowship objectives (20%)
Grant Amount and Discretion
- The successful applicant will receive $65,000 annually for up to three years, inclusive of benefits, subject to annual renewal.
- The successful applicant's supervisor will provide $10,000 annually for up to three years to support the grant amount.
Submission Process
- Applications must be a single .pdf containing the following:
i. CCV Biosketch format
ii. A cover letter
iii. A letter of support from the applicant’s proposed supervisor
iv. Proof of completion date for PhD
v. Research proposal up to 3 pages in length PLUS a one-page summary outlining the applicant’s interest in the societal impact of technology and any activities they may have already engaged in relevant to this area
vi. Contact information for 2 references
vii. File naming format: Applicant's Last Name_Applicant’s First Name_HPDF_2024
Application Deadline
- The Donald Hill Family Postdoctoral Fellowship application deadline is Tuesday 15 October 2024, and applications will be reviewed until the Fellowship is awarded
- Complete applications must be emailed to the Medical Research Development Office (mrdo@dal.ca). The start date is Monday 2 December 2024 or Monday 6 January 2025.