ALT Posting Details The DeGroote School of Business is recruiting an exceptional, highly motivated postdoctoral fellow (PDF) to work with members of McMaster’s Co-Design for Vulnerable Populations Hub (the Hub) research team from across the university including the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, the faculties of Social Science and the Indigenous Studies program, Engineering, and others as it transitions to becoming the McMaster Centre for Equity-based Co-Creation (the MEC Centre). The PDF will play a key role in advancing EDI scholarship and EDI capacity building within McMaster University, led by Dr. Gillian Mulvale. Job Description With support and mentoring from the inter-disciplinary group of Hub team members and under the supervision of Dr. Mulvale, the PhD will take a lead in:

ALT -developing and supporting multiple knowledge exchange activities (journal articles, conference presentations, community meetings, webinar series and online learning modules) to advance EDI scholarship in the co-creation (co-design/coproduction) space; -applying for funding from outside organizations to support the proposed centre (e.g. SSHRC Partnership and other external and internal supporting grants); -building education and research partnerships with community organizations involving advancement of Equity-Based Co-Creation (EqCC); -advancing capacity building through mentorship of other trainees (PhD, Masters and Undergraduate) and community partners including experience experts in EqCC -liaising with a growing international community of interest in EqCC including academic and lived experience experts and health and social service providers with an interest in advancing EqCC theory and practice.

ALT The PhD is expected to contribute to the development of innovative models, theory and EqCC practice. Experience in qualitative research and working with EDGs are important assets. About You The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge of, and experience with, partnership development with diverse communities, anti-colonial/anti-oppressive practices, disability justice and human rights advocacy. The candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to improving health and social service provision for equity-deserving groups. Familiarity with qualitative research methods, best practices in co-design/coproduction, and principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is also important.