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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Preventive Health Research The PERFORM Centre at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, an innovative research institute focused on preventive health research and promotion, is accepting qualified applicants for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship position. The PERFORM Centre is a cross-disciplinary centre with a comprehensive platform for addressing prevention and health promotion, including the highest quality imaging tools (MRI, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, DEXA, U/S), a metabolic kitchen, fullyequipped cardiopulmonary units and physical training facility, functional assessment suites and teaching labs to support research and community programs for students and the community at large. Our multidisciplinary group of researchers have backgrounds in diverse specialties including psychology, exercise science/kinesiology, physics, chemistry, social sciences, business, geriatrics/gerontology, preventative cardiology, biomedical, computer and electrical engineering. General Conditions: PERFORM postdoctoral candidates will have a PhD degree, MD or equivalent (received no earlier than December 2010) and a background or strong desire to acquire specialization in a field of research related to disease prevention through lifestyle choices. Areas of interest include psychology, medical and biological sciences, exercise physiology/kinesiology,behavioral sciences, public policy and/or health economics. An interest in multidisciplinary research and innovative methods would be an asset. Although Fellows are expected to carry out independent research, they will work closely with a faculty mentor/supervisor and will also be encouraged to interact with PERFORM research members to develop multidisciplinary research and collaborative publications. Fellows will be appointed for up to two years with a possibility of a one-year extension. The start date is as of September 2013, but no later than April 2014. The yearly salary range is between $45,000 and $55,000 commensurate with experience. In addition, an overall research budget will be allocated for access to research platforms at PERFORM, travel and consumable needs. Applications review will start August 26th and continue until the position is filled. Required documentation: • Statement of Research Interest • Proposal for research project(s) at PERFORM • Complete CV including a full list of peer-reviewed articles and presentations, relevant work experience, and skill sets • 3 letters of reference Submit to: Dr. Louis Bherer Scientific Director, PERFORM Centre Email: [log in to unmask] Mailing address: Dr. L. Bherer, Scientific Director PERFORM Centre, Concordia University 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, PC 2.411 Montreal, Quebec Canada H4B 1R6 A complete description of PERFORM facilities and activities can be found at http://performcentre.concordia.ca/en/