Job description 

The Didier Jutras-Aswad research laboratory offers a unique opportunity to participate in an innovative doctoral project never before carried out in the world of cannabis consumption among young people. Revolving around the concepts of harm reduction, public health and information and communication technologies, this project aims to characterize and monitor the trajectories of cannabis consumption among hundreds of young people aged 18 to 24 who regularly consume, while simultaneously evaluating a set of correlates of physical and mental health.

The project's objectives 

1. Determine whether, among young people who consume cannabis regularly or daily, there are distinct groups of consumption patterns (frequency, types of products, routes of administration, quantities consumed, THC:CBD composition) and, in corollary, characterize how these different consumption patterns evolve (or not!) over a period of 24 months.
2. Examine the association between consumption trajectories and a series of physical and mental health indicators.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biomedical sciences, psychiatry or neuroscience;
• Be motivated and have research experience in the field of psychiatry, substance use, biostatistics, longitudinal studies, or a related field; 
• Strong interest in working with populations who consume cannabis; 
• Strong skills in quantitative analysis methods; 
• Ability to seek scholarships for graduate studies; 
• Good knowledge of French (an asset) and English; 
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Competitive benefits

• Schedule flexibility
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Duration: 3 to 5 years
• The position will be based at the Research Center of the University of Montreal Hospital Center (CRCHUM).
• Dynamic research environment: You will work in a scientific and professional setting with a multidisciplinary team including experts in nursing, neuroscience, biology, psychology, mental health and addiction intervention, and psychiatry. 
• Collaborations and support: Teamwork is valued to guarantee high quality in project execution. The laboratory promotes the working context allowing you to contribute to the scientific literature, by supporting publication in peer-reviewed journals and by encouraging presentations at international level conferences. 
• Financial security: Thanks to research funds, the laboratory provides financial support to our student community, with in return an obligation to apply for various scholarship programs, thus offering a range of solutions to ensure the financial security of those registered in the program. doctorate among us. 
• Professional development: The diversity of projects makes it possible to broaden scientific horizons and perfect knowledge in different complementary fields, conferring a clear advantage on the job market and in the academic environment.

To apply

Interested candidates must send by email a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, relevant transcripts and the contact details of two people who can act as references to: 

francois-olivier.hebert.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

It is “essential” to attach your CV for your application to be considered.

We thank everyone who applies, but will only contact those selected for a test or interview.

The CRCHUM invites women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with limitations to submit their applications. The CRCHUM adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws. 

The CRCHUM therefore encourages all people, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents