Postdoctoral Fellow

Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC) Posting In effect from 2/6/2026 Closing Application Date 16/6/2026 Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled. Instructional Type Non-Credit Faculty Type Limited Term Anticipated Start Date 2/7/2026 Position End Date (If Applicable) 2/1/2028

Duties

• Postdoctoral researcher The School of Nursing at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in consultation with the Population Health and Aging Rural Research Centre (PHARR), the Lead Supervisor, a team of co-investigators and collaborators, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on brain health and dementia. This position is based at TRU’s Kamloops campus in British Columbia, located on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc within Secwepemcúlucw. PHARR seeks a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to dementia-related research. This role offers opportunities to work directly with individuals living with dementia and their care partners, build academic relationships with interdisciplinary researchers, health professionals, organizational partners and engage in knowledge translation and publication within the health sciences community. Candidates with expertise or special interest in the following are encouraged to apply:
• Psychology, Political Science, Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Gerontology, or related discipline.
• Dementia research qualitative methodologies.
• Collaborative research with diverse community partners.
• Working with scoping reviews and familiarity with Covidence software is an asset

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu (Principal Investigator), the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the deliverables and milestones of brain health and dementia-related projects supported by PHARR. Responsibilities include conducting qualitative research, supervising research assistants, analyzing data, and preparing manuscripts for publication. The candidate will also present findings at academic conferences and engage in knowledge translation activities. In addition, they will collaborate with cross-sector agencies and community stakeholders, including both rural and urban individuals living with dementia and their care partners, to ensure the research remains inclusive, relevant, and impactful.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline such as nursing, psychology, public health, social work, gerontology, or a related field, with a demonstrated background in qualitative dementia research. They should have experience conducting research in collaboration with diverse community partners that includes support for interviews and focus groups with strong skills in study design, data collection, and advanced data analysis. The ability to present findings to varied academic, clinical, and community audiences is essential. Candidates must also demonstrate excellent interpersonal and mentorship skills, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. CIHR externally funded, awarded, and administered through Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu’s research funds per LOA#5 under the TRUFA Coll Agreement. The position start date will ideally be July 2nd, 2026 and end on January 2nd 2027 (position for 18 month timeframe) Salary $70,000 Pay Band $0.00 - $0.00 ( According to TRUFA Salary Schedule, LOU #5 - Postdoctoral Fellow ) Location Kamloops, BC CA (Primary) # of Hires Needed 1 Organizational Unit Thompson Rivers University -> School of Nursing -> Dean, School of Nursing Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.