Jobs

Research Assistant – Douglas Hospital Research Centre

Hours: 14 hours/week
Location: Douglas Mental Health University Institute – Research Center, 91 Hickson, Verdun, QC
Deadline: May 16, 2021
Apply: Via email to Dr. Myra Piat at myra.piat@douglas.mcgill.ca

A 2-year qualitative exploratory study research project funded by CHIR with the aim to understand the “lived experience” of facilitation in implementing Canada’s mental health recovery guidelines. An output of this research will be the production of a Guide for Facilitators. The project’s Principal Investigator is Myra Piat.

Job Description: The selected candidate will participate as a member of Dr. Piat’s research team. S/he will: conduct qualitative interviews (individual and group) with study participants from multiple stakeholder groups (e.g. service users, managers, etc); conduct data analysis and data synthesis. S/he will assist in administrative aspects of the research; knowledge translation activities and preparation of reports and articles. The work will be conducted remotely. The candidate should be flexible in terms of time schedule as study participants and research members are located in various time zones across Canada.

For more information, please see the official posting here.

Research Fellow – University College London

Salary: £36,028 – £43,533 per annum
Contract Duration: 18 months
Deadline: May 19, 2021
Apply: On the UCL portal

We are seeking an enthusiastic qualitative researcher to join the UCL’s Institute for Global Health/ Department of Applied Health Research. The post holder will work on the ASSIST project (Assessing the impact of introducing online postal self-sampling for sexually transmitted infections into sexual health provision within the UK on health inequalities, access to care and clinical outcomes).  ASSIST is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) Programme.

The project aims to determine if online postal self-sampling services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) improve people’s access to sexual health care and benefit those most in need.  It aims to discover how people who use and provide these services feel about them, the economic impact of introducing these services, and to determine the overall societal benefit, or otherwise, of this approach to sexual health care. There is also an extensive implementation evaluation based on Normalisation Process Theory. It will focus on the work required for initiating, integrating and embedding (normalising) online postal self-sampling services into routine practices, recognising the contingent and iterative nature of implementation. The role of context and adaptations of online self-sampling to different settings will be explored and the study as a whole will use realist evaluation methodology.

This role is funded for 18 months in the first instance.Key RequirementsThe project is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Research Fellow in Qualitative Research, based within a busy research team.  They will be responsible for a range of tasks on the qualitative workstreams of the ASSIST project, undertaking document analysis, qualitative interviews and analysis.  The post holder will identify relevant documents and recruit sexual health service users, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders involved in the implementation and delivery of online postal self-sampling (OPSS) services for qualitative interviews. 

Applicants should have (or expect to complete shortly) a PhD in a relevant social science discipline such as applied psychology, sociology or medical anthropology as applied to health care, or a related discipline or equivalent research experience, and be able to work independently towards the research objectives. Applicants should be skilled in a range of qualitative methods applied to health care. They should be able to demonstrate a high level of personal credibility and ability to maintain confidence of a range of service users and providers. 

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – SickKids Hospital

Status: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Deadline: May 9, 2021
Apply: On the SickKids website

The Thrombosis Research Team in Child Health and Evaluative Sciences at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. This is a unique opportunity for those who are interested in exploring the unique research environment at SickKids, affiliated with the University of Toronto.

The Thrombosis Research team aims to contribute knowledge in the field of paediatric thrombosis, specifically in long-term research on all aspects of pathophysiology, physical activity interventions and treatment options. The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Laura Avila. The ideal candidate possesses and applies highly advanced scientific knowledge of innovative research principles, theories, and concepts in observational studies. The position requires knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will design and conduct studies on the long-term outcome and other aspects of blood clots in children. These results will inform the design of strategies for the management of those outcomes, such as disease-specific interventions to improve the health of affected children.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Clinical Epidemiology (preferred), Statistics, Psychology, or related field with relevant experience in clinical trial design, conduct and reporting. (Candidates who have obtained their PhD within the last two years are preferred).
• Experience in research related to physical activity, conducting RCTs, or analyzing longitudinal data are an asset.
• Strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies (study design and analysis) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated strong competency in written and verbal communications.
• Previous experience with grant and manuscript writing.
• Experience with programming and analysis of epidemiological data using R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, or other packaged programs is required.
• Experience in child health clinical epidemiology would be an asset.

Minimum Degree Required: Ph.D.

Location: Due to the ongoing pandemic restrictions, telecommuting limited to the province of Ontario. Toronto-based candidates will be given priority.

Scientist I – Women’s College Hospital

Status: Scientist (Early Career)
Deadline: May 21, 2021
Apply: Via email to Dr. Jay Shaw at jay.shaw@wchospital.ca

The selected candidate would help oversee WIHV’s Health System and Policy Innovation work stream, a program of work that focuses on health care innovation with a focus on health equity, community engagement and community-based care. The focus of the work stream is in two areas in particular: (1) new models of community-based care or community support services especially for equity-seeking communities, and (2) the impact of the digital divide and the political economy of digital health/virtual care in health care. This stream primarily uses qualitative methodologies, including case studies and community-based participatory research. Sustained engagement with equity-seeking communities, leading qualitative research projects, and policy-level stakeholder engagement will all be important features of the position.

Qualifications

• Have or are shortly receiving a PhD health services research, health policy, health sciences, rehabilitation sciences, sociology, anthropology, political science, or related discipline
• Eligible for appointment (or currently appointed) to an appropriate University of Toronto Department(s) at or above the rank of Assistant Professor
• Has 3-5 years of experience in a research-intensive position either within the context of a graduate research program or following successful completion of a graduate program
• Has secured or is in the process of securing peer-reviewed funding as Principal investigator.
• Excellent understanding of research design and research ethics
• Has established or begun to establish a peer-reviewed publication record
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; works well independently, uses good judgment, and takes initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the PHIPA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated leadership approach and leadership skills in research-focused environments
• Good work and attendance record required
• Demonstrated alignment WCH vision mission and values, with a particular interest in promoting health equity
• Strong skills in qualitative methodologies, including case studies and community-based participatory research
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with researchers from other disciplinary or methodological backgrounds.
• Interest in and/or demonstrated ability to collaborate with organizational and health policy decision-makers.
• Experience in working with community-based organizations, particularly in service of equity-seeking groups

Learn more about the position here.

Limited Term Faculty Position in Disability Studies – Ryerson University

Status: Limited Term Faculty, Assistant Professor
Contract Duration: 12 months
Deadline: May 18, 2021

The successful candidate will engage only in the teaching and service duties of faculty members in the School, while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across such activities. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load of required courses in the Disability Studies program in the Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 semesters, including teaching and redeveloping a two-semester research methods/philosophy of knowledge course. In addition, working from course outlines that are already established for on-line/hybrid delivery, possible courses could include critical disability studies theories; transnational disability studies; race, necropolitics and disability; and/or mad studies. The position also requires that the candidate take part in all faculty meetings and may participate in service activities related to the function of the School. This can include research project collaboration, activating the Disability Studies research and teaching lab, student mentorship, preparation of internal grants, and organization of public events.

Candidates must hold a doctorate degree or a completed doctoral dissertation with a defense date. Candidates with a master’s degree and significant relevant experience may also be considered. In addition, candidates  must present evidence of the following: 

• knowledge of disability, mad and/or Deaf studies as an expansive, intersectional field of critical inquiry;
• expertise from lived experience/relationships with madness, Deafhood, and/or disability/debility;
• experience teaching and engaging social research using a range of traditions;
• established scholarly work using the critical theoretical frameworks of Disability Studies, Mad Studies, Deaf studies, Black disability studies, transnational feminist theories, Indigenous studies, and decolonizing methodologies, and their application to practice in a range of sites;
• skilled in and enthusiastic about teaching undergraduate students in interdisciplinary/liberal arts online learning and teaching spaces, engaging in critical pedagogy;
• University-level teaching experience using multiple modalities including accessibility practices in small, medium and large online courses; oriented to D2L or equivalent as an online teaching environment;
• commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to teaching and service activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
• an ability to contribute to the life of the School, Faculty and the University through collegial service.

Learn more about the position and apply here.

Research Analyst – North York General Hospital

 
Status: Full-Time Temporary
Location: General Site, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON
Salary: $25.36 – $30.56/Hour
Contract Duration: 12 months

Research & Innovation at North York General Hospital currently has an opening for a Temporary Full-Time Research Analyst. The contract is for one year with the possibility of renewal. Reporting to Dr. Katie Dainty and her team, this role will support a growing research portfolio of projects related to patient-centred outcomes, patient and family experiences of health and health care, and quality improvement in health care settings. They are seeking a highly motivated individual with strengths in qualitative health research and familiarity with quantitative and literature review methods. The ideal candidate will have experience with qualitative interviewing, qualitative data analysis (including coding, writing memos and analytic notes), and use of NVivo or other data management programs. Additional experience with survey-based data collection and analysis are considered assets.

Job Description

• Assisting with the day-to-day operations of ongoing qualitative and survey studies, including:
• Liaising with patients, family members, and other stakeholder groups (e.g., clinical staff, decision-makers, etc.), to arrange research interviews.
• Liaising with other investigators and research team members to facilitate recruitment and ensure the consistency and quality of all study procedures.
• Conducting participant recruitment/enrollment and informed consent processes.
• Monitoring project requirements to ensure that data and procedure flow in accordance with study protocols.
• Maintaining ongoing records of participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis files in an organized manner that is easily accessible by other research team members.
• Supporting interview and survey data collection, management, and analysis.
• Contributing to the writing of final reports and manuscripts.
• Supporting literature reviews (e.g. basic, scoping, systematic).
• Scheduling and attending research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes.

Please see this posting to apply and for more information.

Full Time Tenure Stream, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – York University

 
Discipline/Field: Management (Markham Campus)
Home Faculty: Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Home Department/Area/Division: School of Administrative Studies
Affiliation/Union: YUFA
Position Start Date: July 1, 2021

The School of Administrative Studies, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Management at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, to commence July 1, 2021 (negotiable).  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. The successful applicant will be based at the new York Markham Centre Campus when operational (expected in Fall 2023) and become a member of the first cohort of resident faculty members. Between July 1, 2021 and the opening of the campus, the appointee will assume a combination of teaching responsibilities at York’s Keele campus and contribute to the development of academic and research programming planned for the new Markham Centre Campus.

A PhD (or a PhD near completion prior to the start date) in Management, Organization Studies, Strategy, or a related field (e.g. Sociology) is required, with a demonstrated record of excellence or promise of excellence  in research and in teaching appropriate to their career stage. Applicants should have a clearly articulated program of research and specialize in one or more of the following areas: professions, professional practice or practice theory.  Preference will be given to those with a demonstrated background of practical experience in a regulated professional context.  A professional designation (e.g. CPA, P.Eng, LLB, RN) would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and, as appropriate, externally funded research at the highest level. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence or promise of research excellence of a recognized international calibre as demonstrated in: the research statement; a record of publications (or forthcoming publications) with significant journals in the field; presentations at major conferences; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching will be provided through: the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference. Proficiency with online and remote teaching will be considered a definite asset.

The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision and may involve undergraduate teaching.  The successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is March 31, 2021.  

Application, including a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, teaching evaluations and three confidential letters of reference, may be uploaded to https://apply.laps.yorku.ca beginning on January 18, 2021.

Questions may be directed to Professor Nelson Waweru, Director, School of Administrative Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. Email: sasts@yorku.ca (Subject line: Position in Management, Markham Campus).

Postdoctoral Fellow – Toronto Rehabilitation Research Institute

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Site: KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Department: Geriatric Psychiatry
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Status: Temporary Full-time (1 year)

The Space-Time Indices for Clinical Support (STICs) project will explore the use of geo-location systems to collect and analyze clinical and behavioural data from older adults living with dementia, to explore the effectiveness of clinical inventions. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the implementation research team to execute a research protocol in a clinical setting. They will collect, collate and analyse observational, document and interview data, and synthesize this information to support the development of an implementation plan and protocol for a future larger-scale implementation study in a long term care setting. The postdoctoral researcher will also prepare reports and manuscripts for submission or publication as necessary. If mutually agreeable, the term of the position may be extended for up to two years.

Qualifications:

• PhD awarded within past 5 years in Health Services or Dementia Research or a related field or with relevant experience required
• Content expertise in qualitative methods, implementation science, older adults with dementia or long term care settings preferred
• Applicants must have experience managing a research project that involves field work/data collection. Experience with survey and interview-based research methods in a clinical/healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills required

If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. Please also attach unofficial transcripts. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

View the full posting and apply here.

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Health Inequity & Racial Justice – Mount Allison University

Description

The Department of Sociology invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Health Inequity and Racial Justice. We invite applications from Black scholars with training and expertise in Medical Sociology and Critical Race Studies, or related disciplines. We appreciate candidates with a demonstrated commitment to Public Sociology or knowledge translation activities that challenge the format of traditional academic publishing. Candidates are invited to reflect both on their research potential and proposed research program, and also on their current and future research impacts through traditional and non-traditional avenues. The Chair will be a full-time, tenture-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor and, as provided by the Canada Research Chairs Program, be supported in their research through protected research time with a reduced teaching load. Tier 2 Chairs are tenable for five years and renewable once. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging researchers,which means that candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination. They must have the potential to lead in their field.

Tier 2 nominees must:

• be excellent emerging researchers who have demonstrated particular research creativity
• have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their fields in the next five to ten years
• have the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers
• be proposing an original, innovative research program of high quality
• must have completed a Ph.D. in a related discipline

Application Process

Candidates must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a sample of publications(maximum of 5), a summary proposal for the development of their research program with the support of the CRC program and a one page statement on research impact (both current and proposed future targets). Applications must be submitted as a single, merged PDF file to: awhynacht@mta.ca

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Ardath Whynacht: awhynacht@mta.ca

Please see the full description here.

Research Assistant – Egale Canada

Research Analyst – St. John’s Rehab, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Job Type: Temporary Full-Time Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 1 year
Reporting to: Marina B. Wasilewski
Platform: Evaluative Clinical Sciences

St. John’s Rehab is a free-standing rehabilitation hospital affiliated with the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto. St. John’s Rehab is dedicated to rebuilding the lives of adults recovering from stroke, limb loss, trauma, burns, cardiac events and musculoskeletal injuries through the provision of inpatient and outpatient services. As an academic organization, we contribute to the advancement of rehabilitation science through research that optimizes the psychosocial well-being of patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Job Description
The St. John’s Rehab Research Program currently has an opening for a Temporary Full-Time Research Analyst to help build our team. The contract is for one year with the possibility of renewal. The Research Analyst will work closely with Dr. Marina Wasilewski, Dr. Robert Simpson, and Dr. Sander Hitzig to support the growing research portfolio of St. John’s Rehab. This portfolio includes research with older adults, trauma survivors, COVID-19 patients, and individuals with multiple sclerosis. Areas of research include peer support programming, compassionate telemedicine, mindfulness-based interventions, and community care.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strengths in qualitative health research, and familiarity with quantitative and literature review methods. The ideal candidate will have experience with qualitative interviewing, qualitative data analysis and management of systematic/scoping reviews. Additional experience with survey-based data collection and analysis are considered assets.

Summary of duties include (but not limited to):

• Assisting with the day-to-day operations of ongoing qualitative and survey studies, including:
  • Preparing ethics applications
  • Liaising with patients and their families and other stakeholder groups (e.g., clinical staff, decision-makers, etc.), to arrange research assessments and interviews.
  • Liaising with other investigators and study staff to facilitate recruitment and ensure the consistency and quality of all study procedures
  • Conducting participant recruitment/enrollment and informed consent processes
  • Monitoring project requirements in order to ensure that data and procedure flow are in accordance with study protocols.
  • Maintaining ongoing records for subject tracking and assessment records in an organized manner that is easily accessible by the appropriate research faculty and staff
  • Performing data collection, maintenance, and analysis
• Supporting literature reviews (e.g. scoping, systematic, meta-analysis)
• Scheduling and attending research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a Master’s degree in health sciences and/or relevant field.
• At least one (1) year of clinical/trial coordination experience and/or one (1) year of research experience or training is preferred
• Well-developed qualitative interviewing and analysis skills
• Experience with conducting/managing literature reviews (e.g. scoping, systematic, meta-analysis).
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong independent working and multitasking skills
• Ability to work well in a deadline-oriented and team-based environment with competing priorities
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology in the areas of rehabilitation is considered an asset
• Previous word-processing, database and spreadsheet software experience, in a Microsoft Office environment, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Electronic Patient Record Databases
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP regulations and guidelines
• Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
• Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment to assess and respond to difficult situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong knowledge of clinical ethics regulations
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospital organizational/office practices, procedures and standards
• Experience working in a health care, scientific or research environment preferred.
• Must be flexible to work Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. This will be an on-site position pending pandemic conditions.

Send Resumes/CVs to: Dr. Marina Wasilewski (marina.wasilewski@sunnybrook.ca)
Deadline for applications: November 25th, 2020

Clinical Research Specialist II – AHRC – Observational Research Unit

• Site: St. Michael’s Hospital
• Employment type: Full-Time Permanent
• Closing date: 11/20/2020
• Salary Range: $31.65 – $41.15 per hour
• To apply: Visit Unity Health Toronto’s Career Opportunities page

The Applied Health Research Centre (AHRC) at St. Michael’s Hospital is currently seeking a Clinical Research Specialist with expertise in qualitative methods for the Observational Epidemiology and Qualitative Research Unit (OEQRU). The Clinical Research Specialist will work closely with Drs. Janet Parsons and Clara Juando-Prats, Research Scientist, and report directly to the Manager of OEQRU.

The Applied Health Research Centre (AHRC) supports the conduct of clinical research activities using a variety of methodological approaches. The AHRC is staffed by a highly qualified trans-disciplinary research team that is actively engaged in the coordination of many forms of research (e.g. observational, policy, clinical trials), employing a range of methodologies (qualitative and quantitative). The AHRC’s core services include methodological consultation; protocol development; project management, data collection and management, and site management; financial and contract management; data analysis, report and manuscript writing and knowledge translation initiatives. The clinical research activities take place in various settings at St. Michael’s Hospital, within the University of Toronto environment, and beyond.

Topic areas for the qualitative research team at AHRC are highly varied, encompassing studies focused on clinical issues (e.g. experiences of illness and health care (patients), service provision (practitioners), and policy implementation), social determinants of health and health equity, as well as health policy, and knowledge translation. Qualitative data collection can entail individual interviews, focus groups, observations, document analysis, as well as arts-based approaches (e.g., visual methods). This position will offer the successful applicant a challenging and rewarding research environment. The primary roles of the Qualitative Clinical Research Specialist are to assist researchers in designing studies and to conduct qualitative data collection and analysis for research purposes. We are seeking an individual with qualitative methods expertise, and are particularly interested in those with skills in in-depth interviewing. Experience with qualitative analysis and report-writing is essential. Experience with patient and/or community engagement activities is also highly desirable.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and undertake collection and management of study-related data
• Assist investigators in the design and initiation of new research; provide input/consultation on research grant proposals
• Assist investigators in the interpretation and implementation of study protocols
• Prepare REB submissions relative to the initiation and conduct of individual studies
• Represent St. Michael’s Hospital at protocol development and study initiation meetings.
• Ongoing communication with representatives of sponsoring agencies
• Design source documents (e.g., consent forms, interview guides)
• Contribute to proposal development, report writing and presentation of research findings where necessary, opportunities to contribute to academic manuscripts
• Coordinate research activities in collaboration with investigators (including general project management, managing budget, timelines and deliverables)
• Coordinate participant recruitment and scheduling of interviews
• Conduct interviews and other modes of qualitative data collection with research participants
• Data coding and analysis/interpretation of findings in collaboration with investigators
• Maintain appropriate data documentation and storage of study records, in accordance with hospital policies and relevant privacy regulations
• Provide guidance and mentoring to students and clinical staff in a variety of medical and non-medical disciplines regarding the use and interpretation of qualitative data
• Draft reports and/or manuscripts of study findings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold at minimum a Master’s degree in Public Health Sciences, Social Sciences (e.g. [medical] sociology, [medical] anthropology, psychology), Bioethics, Clinical Sciences (e.g. nursing, social work, allied health) or a related field
• Experience in recruiting and interviewing participants for qualitative studies
• Meticulous attention to detail and capable of independent decision-making with study data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and with a broad range of stakeholders
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience using qualitative analysis software (e.g. NVivo, AtlasTi)
• Experience in a healthcare related setting is an asset
• Experience in observational research, conducting focus groups and individual interviews
• Experience in patient and/or community-engagement in research is highly desirable
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Postdoctoral Fellow in the Youth Health Stream – BC Centre on Substance Use

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be expected to apply for externally funded post-doctoral fellowships from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, MITACS, and other grant agencies for which they are eligible to apply for funds. Should the Post-Doctoral Fellow be in receipt of externally funded salary support from any of these post-doctoral fellowships, salary will be renegotiated.

JOB START DATE: September 2020

COMPENSATION: $60,000 per annum, as well as health and dental benefits

LOCATION: BC Centre on Substance Use, 400-1045 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2A9
(Given the ongoing situation with COVID-19, the present expectation is that the Fellow will be primarily working from home)

JOB: The Fellow will be expected to design and implement studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Danya Fast), while also contributing to existing studies. Focus will be on qualitative and anthropological research projects with young people who use drugs and those who provide care to this population, including: (1) a longitudinal examination of youth’s addiction treatment engagement and trajectories across time in the context of the overdose and COVID-19 crises; and (2) a longitudinal examination of the impacts of a transforming landscape of substance use services and systems of care and control for adolescents and young adults in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. This post will suit recent PhD graduates with strong research skills who are seeking to advance an academic career in public health and health services research. The Fellow will be responsible for preparing grant and fellowship applications, and analysing and writing up existing qualitative data, working under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The Fellow will play a role as needed in coordinating program activities, maintaining research records, and contributing to the management and analysis of qualitative data. The successful candidate will receive additional training in advanced qualitative and anthropological research methods.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing fellowship and grant applications;
• Coding and analysing qualitative and ethnographic data using data analysis software;
• Contributing to and leading the development of academic outputs, including peerreviewed journal manuscripts and conference and community presentations;
• Supporting the preparation of research reports and other KT activities;
• Participating in other research and/or teaching activities that the PI and Post-Doctoral Fellow identify together and contributing to broader research endeavours of the BCCSU;
• Assisting the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator with various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of qualitative research studies (e.g., grant reporting);
• Liaising with, and coordinating and leading professional meetings among, community organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders;
• Supporting, developing, and evaluating strategies that encourage community, researcher, and other stakeholder participation in research activities;
• Developing a network of colleagues, including nationally (in Canada) and internationally;
• Assisting with teaching and mentoring of students and graduate trainees, where opportunities arise;
• Keeping current with developments in youth health and in the area of substance use research;
• Conforming with ethical standards in research; and
• Performing other duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a PhD degree in (Medical) Anthropology, (Medical) Sociology, or Public Health;
• Clear understanding of the academic research process acquired through practical and/or academic experience;
• Experience in organizing, coordinating, and managing research projects and/or grantbased research programs;
• Excellent research skills, with an ability to analyse results;
• Strong understanding of qualitative, ethnographic and/or community based participatory research methods, and experience collecting and reporting qualitative and ethnographic data;
• Experience in preparing peer-reviewed publications, reports, and communication materials;
• Strong knowledge and/or experience in youth substance use, public health, health services, housing systems or related research fields;
• Experience working with affected populations in research activities, including people who use drugs and Indigenous people;
• Excellent organization, implementation, and networking skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• An understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues;
• Experience in qualitative data analysis software (NVivo); and
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite and database management.

CONTACT:
Cathy Chabot, Youth Health Research Manager
BC Centre on Substance Use
Email: cathy.chabot@bccsu.ubc.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will start being reviewed September 1, 2020 until the position is filled.

View the full job call here 

 

 

CIHR Qualitative Postdoctoral Fellowship- Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Casual research assistant — Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto 

Postdoctoral Fellow- University of Waterloo & Bumble

Research Assistant: McGill University

Start/End Dates: May/June 2020- March 2023 with possibility of renewal.

Research Assistant of a Public Health of Canada Dementia Community Investment grant designed to support the quality of life of persons living with dementia and their carers, decrease the stigma around dementia, and close the gap between mental health, art/culture, and community-based organizations. This is a mixed method and multi-site study with public events.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with recruitment of study participants
• Data collection, data input, maintain data management and analysis for mixed method study.
• Proficiency in one or more statistical packages (e.g. STATA and SPSS).
• Handle incoming communications (eg: incoming phone calls)
• Translating correspondences and documents as well as short, informal or conversational passages from English to French
• Maintain social media sites
•  Assist in conducting basic literature reviews

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor or Masters with relevant experience in administration, public health, rehab/medicine or related field
• Bilingual in both French and English (oral and written)
• Organized thinker and worker (e.g., task management skills)
• Ability to think and work independently
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., excellent communication)
• Working knowledge of Excel, Endnote and reference tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Word
• Basic WordPress data entry and other social media platforms
• Experience with thematic and survey analysis an asset.

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and CV to Drs. Melissa Park, Patricia Belchior and Tom Valente at info@whatconnectsus-cequinouslie.org.

Download the job call here 

Casual Opportunity- Centre for Critical Qualitative Health Research, Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Hours of Work: variable (up to 12 hours per week)

Hourly Rate: $30/hour

This is an excellent opportunity to become involved with an innovative community of researchers and students who are doing critical qualitative health research. The Centre for Critical Qualitative Health Research (CQ) is an extra-departmental unit at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH), located at 155 College Street, Toronto, ON. CQ builds capacity in the health sciences to advance critical and theoretically informed qualitative research. To learn more about what we do, watch our animation!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The casual position is responsible for the following activities, and additional support as needed, under the direction of CQ’s Director:

• Meeting Coordination – scheduling (room booking, AV), catering and note-taking for bi/annual meetings (Fellows, Instructors, Advisory, and Executive Advisory Board meetings)
• Curriculum – gather CQ course schedules, registration information and course evaluations;
• Seminars – in collaboration with CQ Director and the Seminar Coordinator, schedule and organize monthly seminars; book rooms and prepare AV for recording of seminars; record seminar and uploadand post video recording on CQ website.
• Communications – circulate relevant information to Fellows and Instructors, manage CQ website (create content as needed; e.g. update curriculum information; job postings & related events) and listserv; answer inquiries regarding course series, certificate requests, continuing education events; create & distribute CQ bi-monthly newsletter; engage other forms of social media as required (e.g. CQTwitter account).
• Finance – in coordination with DLSPH finance, tracking expenses and preparing expense reimbursement forms
• Visitors – with DLSPH contacts, support administrative requirements for CQ visitors (preparing letters, arranging work space)
• Reporting – preparing annual report, including collating course evaluations and fellows activities
• Contributing Partners — liaising with 5 contributing partner departments regarding contract agreements, financial contributions, and information of interest to students

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral students undertaking qualitative health research at the University of Toronto are encouraged to apply, ideally having completed the first year of their program
• Familiarity with website management and adobe illustrator is an asset
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication, and planning and organizational skills

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Please submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae by email by to CQ’s Director, Brenda Gladstone, at ccqhr@utoronto.ca by March 18, 2020. Please direct any questions to ccqhr@utoronto.ca.

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 Post-Doctoral Fellow – SPRINT Senior Care / Sunnybrook Senior Navigator Project 

Seniors with complex needs often require additional supports to successfully navigate the healthcare system in order to have their physical, mental and social care needs met. Unfortunately, the fragmentation of the health system makes this a challenge. It is therefore not surprising that transitions in care are often the most stressful times for patients, families and their caregivers. 

To meet better support the needs of seniors and other vulnerable patient groups, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and SPRINT Senior Care have partnered to create a Senior Care Navigation Pilot Project through funding by from the Slaight Family Foundation. For this project, a community navigator will be healthcare professional that is paired with patients (and caregivers) who are able to be discharged from Sunnybrook but who have complex care needs that require post-discharge support. The community navigator would create a customized care plan for each patient as needed and work with hospital staff and community agencies in the patients’ local community to ensure that patients and their caregivers are connected to the right community resources and supports to keep them health at home and ensure continuity of care. 

To support optimal roll-out of this new community navigator role at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, we are seeking a one-year post-doctoral fellow to evaluate the deployment and outcomes of the community navigator. Using an implementation science approach, the post-doctoral fellow will work with SPRINT Senior Care and Sunnybrook Staff to obtain evidence to help refine the scope and activities of the community navigator by: 

• Undertaking qualitative interviews with patients, family members, hospital staff and community partners about their expectations of the community navigator role, and to obtain their feedback on the effectiveness of the community navigator; 
• Collect and analyze performance measures via hospital data (e.g., charts), surveys (e.g., quality of life, caregiving strain, patients satisfaction, etc.), and other available data sources (e.g., community agency data, etc.).
• Evaluating other Sunnybrook navigator initiatives (e.g., qualitative interviews, performance measures, etc.) and Identifying sources of evidence (e.g., scoping review; environmental scan, etc.) to identify best practices related to patient navigation.

The outcomes of this evaluation framework will provide Sunnybrook and SPRINT Senior Care with the necessary information on how to optimize patient navigation for seniors and other vulnerable populations; leading to efficiencies in the healthcare system and better patient outcomes. 

The post-doctoral fellow will be for one year and will report to Dr. Sander Hitzig (Sunnybrook Research Institute). The successful candidate will have an outstanding research track record during his/her PhD as evidenced by published high impact work in gerontology/geriatrics, health policy and management, and/or implementation science. Experience working with front-line clinical staff and/or community agencies would be considered an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to have strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. 

Qualifications: 

• A PhD degree in social work, gerontology, health policy and management, or related disciplines is required; 
•  PhD must be obtained within 5 years of start date;
• Research expertise/experience with mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Willingness for travel within the GTA.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter to Sander Hitzig at sander.hitzig@sunnybrook.ca 

We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. 

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

Research Assistant- MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions

A research team at MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions is looking for an experienced Research Assistant to help with two new research studies.

This 0.5 FTE position would provide support to a qualitative study that would recruit approximately 30 people with experiences of homelessness and mental illness from February to May 2020. This study is being led by Dr. Stephen Hwang and Dr. Cilia Mejia-Lancheros.

There is also the possibility of providing support to another study, also led by Stephen Hwang and Dr James Lachaud, that will evaluate the effect of a housing intervention on non-housing outcomes such as quality of life, food security, community engagement, and physical and mental health-related status of people with experiences of chronic homelessness.

The main responsibilities would be:

• recruiting and scheduling participants for qualitative interviews
•  contributing to the interview process 
• coding transcripts

If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please email Dr. Cilia Mejia-Lancheros (Cilia.Mejia-Lancheros@unityhealth.to) and Dr. James Lachaud (James.Lachaud@unityhealth.to) to learn more

Qualitative Social Care Researcher-Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford

We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral, qualitative researcher with experience of social care research to join the Medical Sociology and Health Experiences Research Group (MS&HERG), Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. You will conduct in-depth qualitative interviews to understand how loneliness is characterised and experienced by people in receipt of social care services in England, and the perspectives of social care staff and the voluntary sector. The work is part of a programme of work recently funded by the National Institute for Health Research: ‘Understanding and using people’s experiences of social care to guide service improvements: could an effective and efficient co-design approach be translated from health to social care using the experience of loneliness as an exemplar?’

The national qualitative research study will involve interviews with a diverse sample of 40 – 50 social care users who self-identify as being lonely including people who are typically marginalised. A second sample will consist of 20 staff who provide support or manage services with a remit to tackle loneliness from Local Authorities, private or voluntary sectors. These interviews will explore how staff make sense of experiences of loneliness and where the touch points might be for preventative engagement with social care provision. The wider project team includes Professor Sue Ziebland (Director of HERG, NIHR Senior Investigator and Programme Director of NIHR RfPB), Professor Yvonne Birks (Director of Research, Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of York), Professor Louise Locock (Professor of Health Services Research, University of Aberdeen).

The successful candidate will be a social scientist with experience of generating data through in-depth qualitative interviews and using theory-driven approaches to analysis. You will hold a PhD in either social science, health services research, health psychology or a related subject, have proven experience of qualitative research within a health or social care setting, with excellent interpersonal, analytic and communication skills and a good publication record. Ideally you will have particular experience of research within the social care sector. The successful applicant will be line managed by the project PI, Dr Sara Ryan and will be supported by other co-investigators who have extensive expertise in the field.

The post is available full-time, fixed-term for 19 months from 1 June 2020. Part-time employment will be considered (not less than 80% FTE). To apply for this job, and to download a full job description, please visit https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=144940

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 17 February 2020. Interviews will commence 9 March 2020.

Clinical Research Project Coordinator- SickKids

The Clinical Research Project Coordinator (CRPC) coordinates clinical research studies according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements. This includes coordinating participant recruitment, data collection, data entry and analysis, study administration, preparing consents and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board. The CRPC also assists in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, and manuscripts.

Program of research summary: Dr. Samantha Anthony’s program of research focuses on establishing an evidence-based foundation for successful psychosocial adaptation and enhanced quality of life for individuals with chronic disease, with a specific focus on pediatric solid-organ transplantation. Two key components of her research program include: (1) systematically integrating patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) into clinical practice to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes; and (2) developing and evaluating digital health technologies to deliver innovative self-management, peer mentoring and transitional care interventions. For more study information, please visit the Anthony Lab website at https://lab.research.sickkids.ca/anthony/.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do:

• Assist the Principal Investigator in new research proposals and preparation of grant applications; contributing to preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Study set-up, including obtaining and maintaining research ethics approval, and research ethics amendments.
• Participate in study recruitment, consenting, participant follow-up, and data collection
•  Oversee and participate in data management (e.g., data cleaning and data entry) and quantitative/qualitative data analysis.
• Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research.
• Develop and monitor timelines for the program.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Graduate degree in a Health Science discipline.
• Minimum of two years of experience in clinical research.
• Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative research methodology including conducting interviews and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Previous experience working with quantitative (e.g., SAS) and qualitative (e.g., NVivo) software is an asset.
• Previous experience with online databases (e.g., REDCap) is an asset.
• Experience in a pediatric clinical research is an asset.
• Superior communication, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships.

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time – 2 year contract (renewable based on funding availability)

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Research Coordinator/Assistant- The Ontario Tobacco Research Unit at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health

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Research Coordinator: Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation (LTRI)

 

Research Assistant: Post-Truth discourse in higher education

Project title: Critical Pedagogy in The Post-Truth Era: A Scoping Literature Review

Description: In the post-truth era, scientific data and established information have become destabilized in favor of misinformation and appeals to personal beliefs that often generate alternative knowledge narratives. Given the urgency of several global forces (i.e. the climate crisis, the rise of political authoritarianism, etc.), understanding the impacts of post-truth on post-secondary teaching is vital. Critical pedagogy engages students to think about dominant and often destructive relations of power and may serve as an antidote to the spread of misinformation or propaganda. However, the rise of post-truth has spawned a recent backlash against critical pedagogy because it is viewed by some as elitist, radical, subjective, and biased. The erosion of the university as a place of critical praxis signifies the needs to theorize the complexities of post-truth in education.

Project goals: In this project, we will conduct a scoping literature review on the effects on post-truth discourse on education in the health sciencesand highereducation in a broader sense. The main overarching review question is: What is the nature and impact of the post-truth era within contemporary health science education? Secondary scoping review questions include: 1) What social-political contexts, discourses, and broader forces mediate the effects of post-truth on higher education?and 2) What approaches, practices, tools, resources, and technologies are used to address the impact of post-truth on higher education?

Descriptions of RA duties:

• Conduct an iterative and systematic search of electronic databases from a range of disciplines.
• Conduct a grey literature searchthatincludes scanning the media, conference proceedings, educational reports, and policieson post-truth.
• Work with the primary investigator tocompletedata abstraction forms and summarize the findings.
• Initiate thematic analysis via NVivo 12to organize, code, and track key quotes and ideas.

Hours: 125 hours ($28-$30/hr –depending on experience)

Qualifications: 

• Current graduate student
• Experience conducting literature reviews
• Interest in critical theory and critical pedagogical research

Contact: Shan Mohammed RN, PhD. Email: shan.mohammed@utoronto.ca

Assistant Professor in Critical Public Health

Assistant Professor in Qualitative Research Methodology

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)- Department of Methodology

The Department of Methodology is a leading centre for research and education in social science research methods. The Department has a thriving and diverse interdisciplinary research culture, with its members advancing research in core social science disciplines as well as in research methodology and applied data science. It leads the provision of research methods education to students across the range of disciplines at LSE (including Psychology, Political Science, International Relations, Management, Development Studies, Social Policy, Media & Communications, Geography & Environment, Sociology, and others). Data science is a current area of growth and innovation. The Department is recruiting an Assistant Professor with expertise in Qualitative Research Methodology.

The post holder will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in outstanding teaching as instructed by the Head of Department, and participating in the School and wider Department activities.

Candidates should have completed a PhD by the post start date, and have research expertise in a relevant social science discipline and in qualitative research methodology. They should have a track record or trajectory of internationally excellent publications and a clear, well developed and viable strategy for future outstanding research that has the potential to result in world-leading publications. They should have the ability to offer high-quality teaching of a range of qualitative research methods to multi-disciplinary groups of students. They should have excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to place their specialist work within a broader social science context.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 November 2019 (23.59 UK time).

Research Assistant

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Research Assistant

Toronto Rehab Institute

University Health Network (UHN)

Job Description:
The STICS project is funded by AGE-WELL, involving a team of researchers from across Ontario, and is led out of the Toronto Rehab Institute at UHN. Our project team is looking at technologies which track the location of residents within long-term care facilities. We are interested in using these technologies to improve quality of care and quality of life for residents of long-term care.

An important component of this project is developing an understanding the perspectives of long-term care residents, families, staff, and administrators, particularly about how to balance the potential benefits of these technologies with their risks. We are seeking a student research assistant to assist in the collection and analysis of some preliminary stakeholder consultation data, and in the preparation of a literature review.

Duties:

• Attend 4 stakeholder meetings organized by the study team over 4 months: take detailed notes, prepare summaries of these meetings and synthesize this information into a report under the supervision of study team members.
• With guidance of study team members and an information specialist, develop a literature review protocol and search strategy, review and summarize relevant research, and synthesize these results into a review paper

Qualifications:

• A masters or doctoral level student in a relevant field
• Experience with literature reviews
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with qualitative data analysis
• Experience using NVivo an asset
• STICS Project Research Assistant

Temporary part-time (12-15 hours/week for 6 months with some flexibility)

Start date: June 17

Apply by forwarding a cover letter and resume to andrea.iaboni@uhn.ca

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

University of Waterloo

We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to help lead research on two SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) funded research proposals: (1) gender and sexual social practices via geo-social networking applications (Grindr, Scruff, Tindr, Bumble, etc.) and (2) design thinking strategies that help create a university campus male allies program. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will assist in coordinating an edited volume on sex and leisure while also undertaking research projects on gender, sexuality and sexual practices in the cultural contexts of leisure more broadly.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to work with Drs. Diana C. Parry and Corey W. Johnson, affiliated with both the Office of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion (HREI) and the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies (RLS).

In close collaboration with these two supervisors, the successful candidate will help to lead a team that will:

• Carry out qualitative fieldwork and interviews in a number of contexts using social justice methods and methodologies.
• Design, coordinate, implement and evaluate new research projects
  Coordinate the activities of Ph.D. and Masters-level students working on the research team
• Prepare and deliver conference presentations
• Prepare and submit publications in research journals
• Work with publishers and coordinate authors contributing to an edited book volume
• Convene a wider conversation with scholarly and practitioner communities via knowledge translation projects

The candidate will have significant opportunities to develop networks and publish in the fields of gender and sexuality, sexual violence, campus activism, digitality, human rights, equity, and inclusion while expanding their own research portfolio and supervision of graduate students.

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2019, but can be negotiated.

We welcome applications from both inside and outside Canada.

Anticipated salary ranges from $55,000-65,000/annum (plus reasonable research/dissemination expenses), dependent on experience and qualifications. The position has flexible work hours and is one year, with potential for renewal for a second year. Travel opportunities exist to carry out fieldwork and collaborate with colleagues within Canada, the U.S., Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree (or ABD) in social sciences
• Strong skills in qualitative research from a non-postpositivist and/or social justice perspective
• Extensive knowledge in some combination of: sex, sexuality, gender, digitality, sexual violence, LGBTQ+, equity, inclusion, and/or human rights
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; fluency in English required
• Excellent organizational skills, including the demonstrated capacity to manage a team and respond to high expectations
• Experience with interdisciplinary research or transdisciplinary research
• Ability to self-motivate and to work semi-independently on research projects through to publication (evidenced in letters of reference and by publication record).

To apply: Please send the following materials to Dr. Corey W. Johnson (corey.johnson@uwaterloo.ca) by June 1, 2019.

• A letter of interest outlining your experience and fit for the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for two academic referees
• A recent publication that you feel is relevant to this position (i.e. substantively, methodologically, theoretically, etc.)