About the adjunct scientist position
Adjunct scientists at IWH are established researchers from a diversity of fields related to work and health. Their collaborations with IWH scientists help enhance the multidisciplinary nature of IWH research and strengthen the work and health research ecosystem.
The position of adjunct scientist at IWH is an honorary position given to established scientists whose primary employment is not at IWH, and who have an active and meaningful collaboration with one or more of IWH’s own scientists. Adjunct scientists and IWH scientists are often co-investigators on research projects and co-authors on peer-reviewed journal articles.
Conditions of the appointment
Adjunct scientists are appointed for an initial period of three years. The appointment may be renewed for subsequent three-year periods provided that there is a continuing prospect of meaningful collaboration.
Adjunct scientists are invited to participate in the intellectual life of IWH through attendance at IWH-hosted events throughout the year. When working collaboratively with IWH scientists, adjunct scientists may also request access to IWH facilities and resources, such as library, analytical or communications support, as circumstances permit.
It is expected that adjunct scientists acknowledge their appointment in peer-reviewed publications and scientific reports. IWH in turn will identify adjunct scientists as affiliates on its website and in its corporate publications.
Adjunct scientists are not employees of the IWH, and the appointment is not remunerated.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants can be any person employed in an academic research institution or organization, in Canada or internationally.
How to apply
Applicants must complete an online form to submit their nomination.
The following materials are required to complete the online form:
- Contact information (name, position title and organization of primary affiliation, email, mailing address)
- Curriculum vitae in PDF format.
- A statement from the applicant in PDF format detailing their ongoing collaboration(s) with IWH, and future collaborations over the following three-year period. This information should include the nature of the collaboration, and the benefits of the collaboration to IWH, in particular the alignment of the collaboration with the Institute’s mission and strategic directions. (Maximum two (2) pages)
Evaluation process
Applications are reviewed by a panel of IWH scientific staff that makes a recommendation to the President. Appointments are approved by the President and successful candidates are notified in writing.
Enquiries
If you have any questions, please contact:
Lyudmila Mansurova
Assistant to the Office of the President
Institute for Work & Health
lmansurova@iwh.on.ca