Western University’s Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) located in London, Ontario, Canada invites applications for up to three full-time Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) positions with expertise in Health Geography, Geographic Information Science, and/or Social Science.
A PhD in Geography, Planning, Epidemiology, Sociology, Political Science, Health Sciences or other relevant discipline is required at the time of appointment.
The positions are available effective July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 (but alternate start dates may be negotiated) and will be for an initial period of one year with potential to renew annually for up to 4 more years.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The HEAL is a unique inter-disciplinary research and training environment which develops and connects highly skilled researchers to create, disseminate, and mobilize knowledge for making healthy, thriving communities.
The PDFs will work with a multi-disciplinary team and engage in one or more ongoing HEAL research projects related to child/youth health, transportation and mobility justice, parks and public spaces, and/or child/youth geographies.
An ideal PDF candidate will have:
Demonstrated applied experience with quantitative and/or qualitative methods, especially those with a spatial element
Knowledge of community-engaged and/or participatory action research approaches
Excellent written and oral communication in English, with a clear emerging track record of peer-reviewed publications
A passion for research, collaboration, mentorship, and social impact
Experience working with youth and/or historically excluded and underrepresented groups
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and how they address the preferred qualifications, a writing sample, and names and contact details (email and telephone) of three references we may contact.
Please send application and any inquiries to Dr. Jason Gilliland.
If you are interested in this position please reach out to Dr. Don Lafreniere before applying.