Strengths-Based Approaches to Girls&Women with ADHD, University of Calgary
The School & Applied Child Psychology program in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Strengths-Based Approaches to Girls & Women with ADHD.
Supervisor:
Dr. Emma A. Climie (eaclimie@ucalgary.ca), Registered Psychologist, Associate Professor, Director of Strengths in ADHD research lab (https://werklund.ucalgary.ca/adhd-kids) School & Applied Child Psychology, Werklund School of Education
Area: ADHD, resilience in children, youth, & emerging adults, with a particular focus on girls/women with ADHD
Duration: 18 months, possibility of extension depending on funding
Start date: July or September 1, 2025 (at agreed upon time)
Annual Stipend: $60,000/year plus extended health care benefits
Job Description
A full-time Postdoctoral Scholar (PDS) opportunity is available at the University of Calgary, Canada, to begin on or about July or September 1, 2025 under the supervision of Dr Emma Climie. This PDS will contribute to a variety of projects aimed at a gaining deeper insight into the strengths and experiences of individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan, with a focus on girls/women.
There are multiple research avenues for PDS involvement, with potential opportunities in:
– Supporting the development and implementation of a large national study examining the strengths of girls/women with ADHD, including consideration of social-emotional mental health and well-being, diagnostic experiences, and life events
– Examining the strengths, stigmatization, and experiences of children & youth with ADHD and their families
– Exploring the strengths of emerging adults with ADHD across contexts
– Collaborating with partner organizations to carry out national research projects related to knowledge of ADHD, stigma, and knowledge translation
The PDS will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects with researchers from various faculties across campus (e.g., psychology, medicine, community health), as well as community organizations and institutions across the country. They will have access to existing data sets as well as ongoing data collection and will be encouraged to expand their own research in these areas through the development of complementary research projects. The PDS will be supported in the supervision of junior students, manuscript creation, sharing of research findings (e.g., conferences, community presentations), scholarship and grant applications, and career guidance. Teaching opportunities also exist, if of interest to the successful candidate, but are not a requirement of the position.
Qualifications
Requirements include:
• PhD in a relevant social science or educational discipline (e.g., school, counselling, clinical, developmental, or health psychology or equivalent); note: Applicants must have completed their degree within the last 5 years
• Expertise in clinical research related to ADHD, mental health, children/youth, lifespan development
• A strong background in quantitative data analysis, familiarity with qualitative data is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated productivity for peer-reviewed publications
• Interest in working collaboratively with national and local research partners, as well as supervision and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students
Application details
While applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals, preference will be given to Canadian candidates. Preliminary inquiries by e-mail are welcome. To apply, individuals should submit:
• A curriculum vitae
• A letter of interest describing how your research experience, qualifications, research interests and career goals fit with this position
• The names of 2-3 individuals who would be willing to provide a reference upon request
• Sample of up to three related peer-reviewed publications
Applications should be submitted as a single PDF to Dr. Emma Climie (eaclimie@ucalgary.ca). Review of applications will begin mid-May and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Additional Information
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc website. For more information about the Werklund School of Education visit https://werklund.ucalgary.ca/
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone.
About Calgary
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Closing Date: 05/31/2025
Contact: Emma Climie eaclimie@ucalgary.ca