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Graduate Student
Dr. Kimberly Thomson is seeking highly motivated MSc and PhD students interested in social and structural determinants of child health, child health policy, life course epidemiology, prevention and health promotion, and policy evaluation. Students with academic backgrounds in health sciences, public health, epidemiology, psychology, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Students will join the Children’s Health Policy Centre, an interdisciplinary research group in the FHS at SFU. Our work focuses on improving social and emotional wellbeing for all children and on the public policies needed to reach these goals.
Current needs include:
- Advanced quantitative skills and experience working with large population data sets. Experience with quasi-experimental methods including difference-in-differences analysis is an asset. Experience with R, SPSS, and/or MPlus is required.
- Experience in evaluation methods (qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods). Specific experience in policy evaluation, realist evaluation, and/or framework analysis is an asset. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Applicants must meet minimum requirements for admission to the MSc or PhD program at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Applications are welcomed from prospective MSc and PhD students seeking admission to FHS graduate studies in September 2027.
Interested applicants can send an email including a brief cover letter (include introduction of yourself, your academic background, relevant experiences and research interests), transcripts (unofficial copies can be accepted), and CV to: kimberly_thomson@sfu.ca
Applications will be reviewed starting November 2, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.