Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Young Adult Diabetes Prevention, Community-Engaged Research
The Department of Geography, Geomatics, and Environment at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship focused on community-based participatory research (CBPR). This fellowship will involve applying mixed-methods research to explore food and recreation accessibility in Peel Region, targeting young adults aged 18–24.
The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing a project that combines geospatial analysis with qualitative research to align lived experiences of resource access with geospatially identified food and recreation deserts. Outputs from this research will inform policymakers and stakeholders in prioritizing health interventions for Type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevention. Please see the attached advertisement for further details. Kindly circulate and encourage qualified individuals to apply. Check here for the full job description.
Start date: January 2025
Duration: One year
Application Deadline: December 15, 2024