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Research Associate – Imagine Canada

Duration: 12-months
Salary: $70,000-82,500
Location: Canada, location flexible
Apply: Imagine Canada by June 30, 2022

Join Imagine Canada as a Research Associate and be a part of a dynamic, talented team of people working to support the charitable and nonprofit sector. We are looking for an individual with experience managing and conducting qualitative research projects and a demonstrated ability to communicate research findings in creative ways to various audiences. 

About the project: As one of the partners of the federal government’s Investment Readiness Program 2.0, Imagine Canada will conduct a series of case studies that illustrate the ways in which social finance tools are or have been utilized by charities and nonprofits. 

Reporting to the Vice-President, Research & Strategic Relationships, the Research Associate will be responsible for executing this research and knowledge mobilization project, which is intended to inform charities and nonprofits about the social finance market: e.g., applicability as a resourcing tool; relationship to organizational operations and revenue profiles; measurement and communication of social impact and financial returns; clarity on barriers and how these can be overcome; applicability and use of different social finance instruments to varying contexts, organizational needs, and mission areas. 

The Research Associate will also carry out knowledge mobilization activities in broad support of the Investment & Readiness Program, working with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) other program partners to leverage their work and networks and expand their reach throughout the charitable and nonprofit sector.

The expected results of this project are greater understanding of how social finance mechanisms apply to charities and nonprofits and how these tools can lead to greater organizational independence, and sustainability. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct a literature review and environmental scan of recent scholarship and materials on social finance, particularly related to the charitable and nonprofit sector.
• Conduct interviews and focus groups with social finance experts and representatives of charities and nonprofits that have pursued social financing and related tools or models.
• Develop a report and other knowledge products (e.g., infographics, fact sheets, presentations) to share research results with various audiences including sector leaders, social finance professionals and government policymakers.
• Develop an evaluation plan for the project, collect relevant data and prepare a final project report for ESDC.
• Work collaboratively with ESDC and other program partners to communicate information about the Investment Readiness Program to charities and nonprofits. 
• Represent Imagine Canada at convenings, events, webinar panels and media opportunities relating to this project. 

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Experience with case study approaches, interviewing, focus groups and other qualitative research methods
• Experience with transcription and qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with knowledge mobilization/transfer strategies
• Experience communicating research results to non-academic audiences
• Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and/or social finance considered an asset 
• Bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset

Research Officer – Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Scale: $59,412 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $75,979
Duration: 1 year
Apply: via University of Toronto

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the successful incumbent will be required to provide administrative and coordination support for a program of research focused on equitable access to health-related parenting supports with an emphasis on culturally safe trauma & violence-informed care (TVIC). The Research Officer will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing community-engaged research projects focused on understanding and addressing the needs of Indigenous fathers and gender-diverse Indigenous parents caring for their infants.

The Research Officer will play an integral role in supporting the research goals and overall study activities. The successful candidates background and experience supporting research projects will contribute to advancing the overall research program, including the timely dissemination of research findings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Fostering positive relationships with project partners and community members
• Drafting and submitting documented procedures to the Research Ethics Board (REB) for approval
• Conducting systematic literature reviews
• Implementing and executing qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Preparing draft statistical report and summaries from data collected
• Fostering positive relationships with project partners
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the health sciences (nursing, public health, medicine etc.), or social sciences (political science, sociology, business)
• Minimum two years of relevant health-related work experience conducting research, analyzing, interpreting and reporting on results
• Experience working with Indigenous communities in research or experience with community-engaged research
• Experience coordinating qualitative research projects, including participant recruitment, data collection, interpretation and analysis
• Demonstrated experience implementing qualitative research methodologies (e.g. interviews, focus groups, document collection and analysis)
• Demonstrated experience drafting summaries of research results, preparing written materials for knowledge translation purposes and conducting literature reviews
• Experience assisting with manuscript preparation and preparing materials for conference presentations
• Experience in preparing grant proposals and Research Ethics Board submissions
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), database management (RedCap) and data analysis software (SPSS or SAS, NVIVO), and reference management tools (Endnote, Mendeley)
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills (oral and written)
• Excellent attention-to-detail and an ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands
• Demonstrates initiative and possesses a commitment to research work
• Independent worker who can think creatively when problem solving
• Have undergone cultural safety training and familiar with TVIC principles

Assets (Nonessential):

• Master’s Degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or Health Services Research
• Knowledge and training r/t trauma-informed research practicesto refer individuals to local Indigenous-led supports as appropriate

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Self-directed

Research Assistant II – Women’s College Hospital

Job Type: Temporary Part-Time
Salary: $26.16 – $32.15/Hour
Duration: 6 months
Apply: via Women’s College Hospital

Women’s Age Lab at Women’s College Hospital is a new centre that focuses on improving the lives of older women. The Lab will bring together the work of researchers, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and policy makers, to drive change and have a meaningful impact for this population.

An exciting part-time six-month contract opportunity as a Qualitative Research Assistant II exists in the Women’s Age Lab reporting to Dr. Paula Rochon, Founding Director, and Dr. Rachel Savage, Scientist in the Women’s Age Lab. This role will lead the analysis of interview data for a qualitative research study in the Lab.

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

• Good understanding of qualitative research design and research ethics
• Prepares detailed notes of all interactions with participants
• Completes data entry and quality control ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection; may investigate missing or invalid data and prepare data sets; may assist in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and the interpretation of results
• May participate in review of data collection strategies; Completes review of medical records to collect research data
• Help maintain research files to store, access, and retrieve study data as specified at one or more sites
• May assist team members with preparing materials for proposals, progress reports, presentations, and publications
• Plans, designs and organizes scoring procedures and computer databases for ongoing and new research studies
• Provides assistance with the modification and maintenance of electronic and paper information, filing/ retrieval methods, systems and/or formats
• May maintain regulatory documents
• May act as a primary contact person for research participants, conducting telephone, online, or in-person recruitment interviews to collect study participant data including obtaining informed consent
• May liaise with sponsors for monitoring/audits.
• May perform computer statistical analysis
• May generate response curves, status reports and other statistical reports as required
• May assist in the preparation of submissions to the Research Ethics Board
• May pilot test various web-based research tools
• May provide functional supervision to Research Trainees. Research Assistant Is or Volunteers
• Communicates with Research Coordinator and/or Principal Investigator to provide updates
• Schedules and attends research meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes
• Prioritizes and monitors various study deadlines for their own work
• Provides other administrative support as required, including filing, photocopying, acquiring signatures and CV maintenance

As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field or one to three years of equivalent experience
• Experience in a health research setting preferred
• Ability to work somewhat independently with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Work efficiently under pressure with strong judgement and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Mastery of MS Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Access and Word an asset
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Islamophobia in Health Professions Education and Practise – Office of Inclusion & Diversity, University of Toronto

The Office of Inclusion and Diversity of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine in collaboration with The Wilson Centre are offering a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship to support advanced research related to addressing Islamophobia in health professions education and practice. The position will run from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023. Applicants must have defended their doctoral dissertation by June 1, 2022 on a topic related to contemporary experience as a North American Muslim, cross-cultural dialogue on Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate, and/or using education to address Islamophobia. Applications from critical qualitative health researchers are welcome.

The successful candidate will receive a fellowship of $37,000 (CAD) per year as well as an additional $1000 to support participation in academic conferences. The Fellow will spend the academic year at the University of Toronto, during which time they are expected to continue their research; assist with their supervisors’ projects in areas related to the Postdoctoral Fellowship; mentor students; and contribute to the intellectual life of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (including the Office of Inclusion and Diversity and the Wilson Centre for Research in Education). Funding for this Postdoctoral Fellowship is made possible by the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

Applications must include: 

(1) a letter of interest that describes the candidate’s research experience and its applicability to the study of Islamophobia in health professions education and practice;
(2) a curriculum vitae; 
(3) a writing sample, not to exceed 8,000 words. 

These materials should be emailed to the Office of Inclusion and Diversity (medicine.inclusiondiversity@utoronto.ca) by April 30th, 2022. 

By this date, applicants must also arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed to medicine.inclusiondiversity@utoronto.ca or sent by mail to:

Office of Inclusion & Diversity, Temerty Faculty of Medicine 
1 King’s College Circle, Medical Sciences Building
Toronto ON, M5S 1A8

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Gerontology, Department of Health Sciences – Brock University

Position Type: Full-time
Apply: via Brock University

The Master of Applied Gerontology at Brock University is seeking qualified applicants with expertise in gerontology for a probationary tenure-stream position as Assistant Professor effective January 1, 2023. The position involves teaching responsibilities in the Master of Applied Gerontology graduate program (75%) and undergraduate studies within the Department of Health Sciences (25%). We are recruiting applicants whose expertise compliments our current teaching and research expertise, with a focus on older adults/aging and one or more of the following areas: 1) health policy and administration; 2) health systems; 3) leadership and management innovation; and/or 4) health ethics.

As a research‐intensive academic unit, the successful candidate must have a completed doctorate in gerontology, health sciences (e.g., community or public health) with a focus on gerontology, or a related field, demonstrated potential for an independent program of research in gerontology, and relevant teaching experience. Commitment to service including community engagement and knowledge mobilization would be assets. Preference will be given to candidates with gerontological professional experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program supported by external research funding, supervise graduate students, participate in the affairs of the program and department, and fulfill service commitments to the Master of Applied Gerontology program, Department of Health Sciences, and the University. 

Hiring decisions will be made on the basis of excellence in teaching and research and meeting program and departmental needs. The closing date for applications is at 12:01 am on April 23, 2022, and the review process will continue until the position is filled. 

For additional information please contact:

Dr. Colleen Whyte
Graduate Program Director, Master of Applied Gerontology
cwhyte@brocku.ca

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching performance, and a list of references all in electronic format (a single PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload.) Supplemental application information beyond the 5MB limit can be sent to mag@brocku.ca. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to arrange for three letters of academic reference to be sent electronically to cwhyte@brocku.ca.

Review of applications will begin on April 25, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Colleen Whyte, Graduate Program Director, Master of Gerontology Program cwhyte@brocku.ca. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

https://brocku.ca/applied-health-sciences/health-sciences/

https://brocku.ca/applied-health-sciences/master-applied-gerontology/

Postdoctoral Fellowship – Center For Studies and Research on Health Law, University Of São Paulo, Brazil

Position Type: Full-time, 24 months starting May 2022
Location: Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 715, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
Salary: BRL 8,479.20 (monthly), plus a research contingency fund equivalent to 10% of value of the scholarship (to purchase items directly related to the research activity)
Apply: via Academic Gates (deadline is March 31, 2022)

The Covid-19 pandemic has both worsened social and economic inequalities and highlighted how ordinary people have come together to face mutual hardship. But community mobilization to address urgent needs of shelter, food, income, and access to public health services is not only an alternative to government policymaking. Civil society and community group activism also aims to make demands for specific social policies on governments, especially at the subnational level (involving decentralized regional or local governments). Whereas much attention has been focused on pandemic responses by national or federal governments, our project explores how social mobilization serves as a policymaking lever (SMAPL) at a subnational level, which is the most direct channel for community input and demands on policymaking. SMAPL examines the interaction between community mobilization and decentralized governance during the COVID-19 pandemic in diverse trans-Atlantic settings within Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Peru. Each of our study sites (Paraisópolis, Southwest Ontario, Montréal, Giessen, Bochum, and communities in the Amazonas region) is characterized by sizeable populations of migrants, racialized and Indigenous groups, and people living with low incomes. These groups are typically excluded from policymaking, yet during the pandemic they have challenged subnational policymaking and mobilized to fill gaps in government responses. Using interdisciplinary research approaches, including community activist and policymaker interviews, co-constructed historical narratives, and knowledge mobilization workshops, SMAPL’s team of social scientists and community-based student trainees will explore: How has this civil society and community activism unfolded, and how has it shaped subnational policymaking? What steps have community and civil society groups taken in the absence of effective subnational policymaking? How do these community mobilization efforts and their policymaking impacts compare across the cases? Our overarching objective is to deepen understanding of these interactions and draw relevant learnings for inclusive, equitable, responsive governance during times of crisis and going forward.

The selected fellow will work as part of an international research network involving the University of São Paulo; the University of Toronto, l’Université de Montréal, and Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada; the University of Giessen, Bochum University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Münster in Germany, and Cayetano Heredia University, in Peru.

Under the supervisor’s guidance, the fellow will work on the Paraisópolis community case study, in São Paulo, Brazil. Full and exclusive dedication to the project is a requirement. The researcher will fulfill the following activities:

a) Conduct initial data collection, comprising a literature review including news stories and scholarly research, and a historical review of the mobilization experience of the Paraisópolis community before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the case context and preparation of the ethics protocol that will govern the collection of qualitative data;

b) Along with the supervisor and the associate researchers, the fellow will help design and carry out the qualitative research related to the Brazilian case study, consisting mainly of semi-structured interviews with activists, community members and subnational public policymakers and, when possible, meetings organized with community leaders and activists, public agents and policymakers, in a dialogical approach;

c) Share results with the other countries’ teams, taking active part in the communication, periodic meetings (mostly virtual) and other forms of interchange organized by the international team, in order to carry out comparative studies and ensure the quality of data collection and analysis, and its accessibility to international audiences;

d) Take part in the publication of results in international journals, reports, and other documents, as well as be involved in the development of an international early-career scholar network. If funding is available, the fellow will also participate in the project’s culminating international conference.

Requirements for the position:

• PhD in one of the following or related fields: public health, sociology, anthropology, law, social sciences or international relations, obtained no earlier than 7 years before the fellowship start date;
• Excellent knowledge of Portuguese; good knowledge of English and Spanish;
• Previous knowledge or experience with the project topic;
• Field research experience;
• Literature review skills;
• Database management skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively, including with non-academic stakeholders.

Research Coordinator I – Bruyère Research Institute, University of Ottawa

Position Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, 1 year with possibility of renewal
Salary: $30.23 – $34.47/hour plus benefits
Start Date: 2022/02/21 8:30
Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to BRI-HR@bruyere.org, Attn: Human Resources with Subject heading “BRI PC RCI Application-Last Name” no later than Wednesday March 2nd, 2022

The Bruyère Research Institute (RI) partners with Bruyère Continuing Care (Bruyère), the University of Ottawa, and other stakeholders to conduct relevant and practical health sciences research related to improving the quality of life for the aging population and people requiring continuing care.  We are looking to hire two RCI staff with qualitative research experience and expertise to join the Palliative Care research team at the Bruyère Research Institute to work on projects led by Dr. Sarina Isenberg, Chair in Mixed Methods Palliative Care Research, and Dr. James Downar, Clinical Research Chair in Palliative Care. Supervised by the Primary Investigators and palliative care Research Manager, the successful candidates will assist with multiple research projects, with a focus on qualitative and mixed methods research on: delivery of palliative care in home care and long-term care (Isenberg); patient and caregiver engagement to inform the refinement of a survival prediction tool (Isenberg); transitions in care from hospital to home (Isenberg); evaluation of automated mortality prediction tool implementation in hospital settings (Downar); and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the home care experience and bereavement outcomes (Downar). 

Main duties and responsibilities:

This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be added as projects progress.
Research Support – 70%

• Participant recruitment: work with clinical teams at Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital and The Ottawa Hospital to screen potential participants for study eligibility
• Obtain and document participant informed consent
• Organize and facilitate interviews and focus groups with participants
• Data collection and entry, study document maintenance
• Assist with qualitative data analysis
• Basic descriptive quantitative analysis
• Knowledge translation activities, such as drafting abstracts, assist with manuscript writing, and assist with developing presentations for academic conferences
• Assist with literature reviews (scoping/systematic, both qualitative and quantitative)
• Assist with and coordinate research grant applications

Administrative and Financial Research Support – 30%

• Coordinate Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and ongoing approvals (study amendments, continuing reviews, study closure forms, etc.)
• Calendar management, booking project meetings
• Draft meeting agendas, take meeting minutes
• Coordinate obtaining signatures for study departmental approvals, REB submissions, and research contracts
• Draft project and funding reports
• Basic financial tasks, such as submitting invoices and expense tracking against the project budget
• Support project management of research projects and grant applications

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant health science-related field
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience
• Evidence of qualitative research experience and expertise
• Strong interview and facilitation skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and deadlines
• Bilingualism (French and English) (mandatory for 1 of 2 open positions)

For more information, visit the Bruyère website.

Qualitative Researcher – Division of Respiratory Medicine, SickKids and SickKids Research Institute, Toronto

Term: Funding is available for 1 year, with possibility of an extension.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Start Date: As soon as a qualified applicant is selected
Apply: Please submit a cover letter that includes a description of previous and current research which highlights the skillset we are seeking for this position, as well as future plans for research and professional goals, a curriculum vitae, and 2‐3 samples of scholarly writing. Submit to: munazzah.ambreen@sickkids.ca

We are looking for a Qualitative Researcher to join our research team led by Dr. Reshma Amin, Division of Respiratory Medicine, SickKids and SickKids Research Institute, Toronto. The position is a one-year appointment with potential for renewal.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Amin’s research team at the Hospital for Sick Children. Some of her current projects include a multi-center RCT for a virtual care intervention for patients using long-term ventilation at home (LTV), a multi-center RCT for a virtual peer support intervention for family caregivers as well as a multi-center observational study to evaluate the Connected Care Program, the largest pediatric homecare implementation project to date for children with medical complexity. In addition, she is also evaluating a pediatric to adult transition program for individuals with Spinal Muscular Atrophy as well as the lived experience of patients and families with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. These projects all aim to evaluate the impact of the disease on the patient and family as well as the healthcare system.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Qualitative interviews of patients, families, and healthcare providers for multiple projects.
2. Coding and analyzing qualitative data. Analyses will be framed by grant objectives.
3. Develop, analyze, write, and submit manuscripts for academic journals. 
4. Assist in project related tasks, including preparing reports and presentations for various stakeholder groups, participation in meetings and team activities, contributions to data cleaning decisions, documentation and analysis, development of grant proposals for health research and evaluation funders.
5. Partner with Dr Amin in supporting/mentoring her current graduate students and their research.
6. Collaborate with team members to initiate new projects.

Qualifications

• Masters or a Doctoral degree (preferred) in public health, health sciences, social sciences, interdisciplinary studies, epidemiology or equivalent.
• Strong background in qualitative research; including competency in using qualitative analysis software (such as NVivo or other similar programs) as well as qualitative analytical methods
• Strong written skills in English
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Creative and highly motivated
• Commitment to producing high quality work
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary researcher with an interest to foster a supportive research team

Working Conditions

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the successful candidate will work remotely, until on-site options are authorized by the hospital. The supervisor will ensure proper access the necessary computer infrastructure.

Postdoctoral Fellow – Department of Health and Society, University of Toronto Scarborough

Apply: via email to Dr. Hilary Brown at hk.brown@utoronto.ca by February 4, 2022, with “Postdoctoral Fellow Application” in the subject line

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with an interest in reproductive health who will participate in a Canadian Institutes of Health Research-funded mixed-methods study on the impact of COVID-19 on sexual, reproductive, maternal, and child health (SRMCH) among Canadian women with disabilities. The Fellow will be responsible for leading the qualitative component of this study, which will use interviews with women with disabilities at various stages of the life course to explore the processes by which COVID-19 has impacted their SRMCH and identify opportunities and strategies to build a more inclusive and accessible SRMCH service system during and beyond the pandemic. The Fellow will also be able to pursue additional projects related to reproductive health and health care experiences among under- served populations. The Fellow will be funded by a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and will be directly supervised by Dr. Brown, Principal Investigator, with support from a team of researchers, clinicians, and community partners from across Canada. The position is for one year initially, with possibility of an extension.

Dr. Hilary Brown holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Disability and Reproductive Health. Her research program, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the National Institutes of Health, examines maternal and child health across the life course, from preconception to adolescent health, with a particular focus on populations with disabilities and chronic illness. The University of Toronto is a leading publicly funded university in one of the largest and most diverse cities in North America. The Fellow will be based at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus in the Department of Health & Society, an interdisciplinary unit with clusters of research and teaching excellence in gender and the life course, social hierarchies and marginality, and cultures of health.

Qualifications and Experience:

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in public health, social sciences, or equivalent from a recognized academic institution and be within three years of completion of their degree.

Candidates should demonstrate strong qualitative skills, with prior experience conducting semi- structured interviews with under-served populations being a major asset.

Candidates should have proven content expertise in sexual, reproductive, maternal, and/or child health, as demonstrated by a history of relevant peer-reviewed publications.

Candidates should show strong writing skills to ensure high-quality publications and grant applications; the successful candidate will be expected to apply for external fellowships (e.g., CIHR) if possible.

Application Guidelines:

• Cover letter summarizing your research interests, career plans, and when you would be available to begin the Fellowship,
• Current CV,
• One relevant first-author publication, and
• Names and contact information of two references (e.g., current/former supervisors).

We are looking for someone to start the Fellowship as soon as possible.

Research Associate I – Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Salary: $33.45 to $41.81 per hour (commensurate with experience and UHN Compensation Policy)
Status: Temporary Part-time (6 months contract)
Apply: UHN Career Portal (deadline to apply is January 14, 2022)

We are seeking a part-time Research Associate I to contribute to two realist research projects in digital health and cancer survivorship. One research project involves a realist review of cancer online support groups. The second research project involves a realist evaluation of virtual follow-up care among post-treatment breast and prostate cancer patients. Realist review/evaluation is a theory-driven methodology that enables a rigorous understanding of context and its influence on mechanisms to explain how and for whom an innovation works best.

This position will involve assisting with the completion of the qualitative coding and analysis of articles identified from the realist review of the literature, and the qualitative coding and analysis of interviews conducted with people diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer. It is suited for an experienced researcher with strong critical analysis, evidence synthesis, and qualitative research skills.

The position takes place within a multi-disciplinary team at a cancer rehabilitation and survivorship research program in Toronto, involving collaboration with an international research team, knowledge users and patient partners.

Working under the general direction of the Principal Investigator and in collaboration with the Clinical Research Coordinator and project team, you would will assist with the following tasks:

• Coding, analysis, and synthesis of data from eligible articles retrieved from the realist review of cancer online support groups and development of a program theory, best practice recommendations and knowledge translation products
• Qualitative coding, analysis, and synthesis of interviews examining the virtual follow-up experiences of breast and prostate cancer patients, and development of a program theory, best practice recommendations and knowledge translation products
• Regular communication with research team, knowledge users and patient partners

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At minimum, Master’s degree in a health service research-related program
• Two (2) years of related health service research experience in conducting systematic reviews and qualitative analysis required
• Experience with realist review or evaluation methodology strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, with an ability to work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience working with patient oriented research projects and collaborating with patient partners preferred
• Previous experience working in cancer-related research and/or with medically ill patients would be an asset

Lecturer in Public Health (Qualitative) – Newcastle University

Salary: £42,149 to £44,706, rising to £50,296
Apply: Newcastle University website (deadline is December 15, 2021)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lecturer to lead and further develop research and teaching in qualitative public health, with a focus on health inequalities, the social determinants of health and qualitative research methods. As part of this role you will be expected to contribute to curriculum development and the wider academic, scholarly and professional requirements of the Institute and the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University. 

The role will involve undertaking and leading research and teaching in health inequalities and qualitative research methods within the Population Health Science Institute, Newcastle University; the development and leadership of a focussed programme of innovative research which complements existing health inequalities research within the Institute; developing an effective strategy for attracting research funding from major national research funders (e.g. NIHR, ESRC, Wellcome Trust, MRC) to build a vibrant research group of post-doctoral and PhD researchers; and engaging with and supporting the research agendas of our regional, national and international collaborations (including the NIHR School of Public Health Research, Fuse: Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, Applied Research Collaboration North East and North Cumbria, and CHAIN: Centre for Global Health Inequalities Research).

This is a full time, open ended post.

The Population Health Sciences Institute is committed to supporting equality and diversity for all staff and students.  Applications for part time/flexible working and/or jobshare will be considered; please state your desired working arrangements in your application.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Clare Bambra clare.bambra@newcastle.ac.uk

Key Accountabilities

• To strategically shape the research direction of the Public Health and Heath Inequalities Faculty research theme, and current research topics in the health inequalities team in consultation with appropriate senior academic colleagues in the Population Health Sciences Institute
• To work independently and to take a lead in developing and submitting research proposals to external funders; manage research, ensuring the projects are within budget, meet milestones and the deadlines for completion
• To demonstrate expertise and academic leadership with a view to supporting and developing academic researchers, collaborators and post graduate students in the Population Health Sciences Institute, including mentoring and co-ordinating the work of Early Career Researchers and support staff, including identifying training and development needs
• To create and maintain strong collaborative links with other researchers based in the Institute, Faculty, University, and external partners working in the relevant field of research, and to develop collaborative links with international colleagues working in this area. 
• To successfully bid for research funds from prestigious funders
• To publish in high impact peer reviewed journals and to present findings/research papers at national and international conferences
• To produce research and activities that lead to societal impact  
• To lead and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment; supervise undergraduate and Masters dissertations and postgraduate research students  
• To carry out other management and administrative tasks within the Public Health and Health Inequalities Faculty Research Theme and the Population Health Sciences Institute, the Faculty and the University as required by line manager and the Institute Dean.

The Person – Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Track record of success in bidding for and attracting competitive external research funding from prestigious funders
• Excellent record of publications suitable for REF submission
• Knowledge of research ethics, good research practice and research governance
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high quality research in health inequalities and the social determinants of health that commands international recognition
• Evidence of ability to carry out high quality qualitative research in health inequalities and the social determinants of health within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones
• Evidence of advanced and diverse qualitative methodological skills
• Evidence of teaching experience and ability to lead and contribute to the delivery of, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes in health inequalities and the social determinants of health and qualitative research methods within the Institute and Faculty
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects/dissertations in health sciences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentations to academic/non-academic audiences, written outputs)
• Record of engagement with relevant national or international research networks or institutions
• Evidence of ability, and willingness, to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Experience of working with practitioners and policy makers in health inequalities and the social determinants of health

Attributes and Behaviour

•  Role model of the University values and guiding principles
• Committed and enthusiastic
• Ambitious
• Confident communicator
• Works in partnership with others and has exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Empathetic to the needs of staff and of a diverse student body
• Promotes a culture of mutual respect
• Willingness to engage in leadership roles within the Institute

Qualifications

Qualitative PhD in health inequalities, public health or the social determinants of health (from any related discipline e.g. sociology, psychology, geography, social policy, public health)

• 2:1 or First class undergraduate degree in any relevant discipline (e.g. sociology, geography, health sciences, psychology, social policy etc)

Desirable

 Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or equivalent qualification for teaching in UK Higher Education

• Masters in any related discipline (e.g. sociology, psychology, geography, social policy, public health)
• Evidence of PhD supervision

Assistant Professor – Sociology of Engaged Research with Black Communities, Department of Sociology, York University

Position Start Date: July 1, 2022
Apply: York University Portal (deadline is December 15, 2021)

The Department of Sociology, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Sociology of Engaged Research with Black Communities at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2022. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

We seek to strengthen our current teaching and research strengths through a scholar whose research is engaged with Black communities. We are interested in scholars whose fields of research are tied to one or more of the following areas:

• Sociologies of health, with a critical orientation to the study of health, illness, and health care in Canada.
• Environment and crisis, with a focus on the environment and the reciprocal interrelationships among social and natural processes.
• Youth and education, with a critical and historically grounded approach that foregrounds social inequalities of race and class, especially in urban contexts.

Sociology at York has a long tradition of critically engaged, historically informed research and teaching which is responsive to both global and local structures and practices of oppression, marginalization and exclusion. We recognize that the strength of our program emanates from the diversity of our faculty and student body, and we seek a scholar who can further enhance our critical reach through innovative, theoretically, methodologically and experientially informed approaches. A record of engaged research with Black communities in both the creation and dissemination of knowledge, and lived experience related to engagement with Black communities will be considered assets.

A PhD or PhD near completion in Sociology or a related discipline by the start date is required, with a demonstrated record of excellence or promise of excellence in research and in teaching. Applicants should have a clearly articulated program of research. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and, as appropriate, externally funded research at the highest level. Applicants must provide evidence of research excellence or promise of research excellence appropriate to their stage of career as demonstrated in: the research statement; a record of publications (or forthcoming publications); presentations at conferences; awards and accolades; and strong letters of reference.

The position will involve undergraduate teaching as well as graduate teaching and supervision and the successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Applicants should provide evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching appropriate to their stage of career as demonstrated in: a 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.

Applications, including a signed cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement describing the candidate’s research program (maximum 1000 words), a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests (maximum 1000 words), a sample of scholarly writing (maximum 30 pages), a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other professional settings, including lived experience related to Black communities (maximum 2 pages), and three confidential letters of reference, should be uploaded to https://apply.laps.yorku.ca/ beginning on October 25, 2021.

Questions may be directed to Professor Mark Thomas, Chair of the Department of Sociology at socchair@yorku.ca (Subject line: Assistant Professor Sociology 2022).

PhD Trainee (Qualitative Research, Gender Equity) – Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto

Closing Date for Applications: Until the position is filled
Start Date: As soon as October 2021
Location: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto
Hours: Variable; average of 15-20 hours per week
Length of traineeship: 24 months, beginning as early as October 2021
Stipend amount: $27, 500/year

The Project: A Labyrinth of Inequity: A Feminist Political Economy Approach to the Gender Gap in Academic Medicine (Project funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC))

Despite significant effort to resolve gender-based imbalances in academic medicine, inequities persist, with evidence to support a widening gender gap in the wake of COVID19. Informed by feminist political economy theory, this study will employ knowledge synthesis and qualitative research methods to: 1. critically interrogate the ways in which micro (individual, relational), meso (structural, institutional), and macro (sociocultural, political and economic) systems intermingle to produce and maintain gender inequities in academic medicine, 2. explore the ways in which gender intersect with other social identities (age, race, ability, sexuality, socioeconomic status) to influence outcomes in academic medicine, and 3. identify novel solutions as well as assess the effectiveness of existing equity policies and interventions.

Trainee Position Description and Responsibilities: This opportunity is intended to foster additional training (in critical feminist theory, research methods, as well as gender and equity studies) and contribute to the PhD trainee’s thesis research. Ongoing training, hands-on participation in multiple stages of the research, and opportunities for mentorship will make a valuable contribution to their PhD work and help prepare the trainee for an academic career.

The PhD trainee will:

• Have ongoing training related to the research as well as meet with and be supervised by the principal investigator throughout the project.
• Participate in project and team meetings.
• Contribute to scoping review activities (e.g. screening literature for inclusion, extracting data and data management (using Covidence software), as well as collating, summarizing, and reporting the results)
• Contribute to the qualitative study (e.g. REB submission, participant recruitment, data collection/qualitative interviews, and data analysis supported by NVivo software).
• Participate in knowledge mobilization/dissemination activities, such as: national/international conference presentations; contribute to and/or lead manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal(s); contribute to the creation of infographics and video shorts.

PhD Trainee Qualifications:

• Must be registered full-time in a PhD program (e.g., Feminist or Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Equity Studies, Health Sciences, or other related disciplines).
• Preferably engaged in doctoral work related to gender equity in employment and/or health contexts.
• Be familiar with critical feminist theories; knowledge of and experience with feminist political economy theory is an asset.
• Have a good understanding of qualitative methodology and hands-on experience with qualitative data analysis.
• Be willing to engage in all stages of the research process, including the scoping review, REB submissions, literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, and knowledge mobilization/dissemination

To Apply: Please contact Dr. Cheryl Pritlove, Principal Investigator, at cheryl.pritlove@unityhealth.to. Please attach:

• Cover letter, noting relevant research experience and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae, with all relevant employment, volunteer, and academic experience.
• Names and contact information for three referees

PhD Trainee (Qualitative Research, Gender and Health Equity) – Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto

Closing Date for Applications: Until the position is filled
Start Date: As soon as October 2021
Location: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto
Hours: Variable; average of 15-20 hours per week
Length of traineeship: 48 months, beginning as early as October 2021
Stipend amount: $27, 500/year

The Project: Gender in Focus: A Photo Elicitation Study of Gender, Self-management, and Care with Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes (Project funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR))

More than 80% of emerging adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) do not meet current targets for glycemic control, which dramatically increases the risk of adverse health outcomes and emergency hospitalizations. There is some evidence to suggest that gender may play a key role in how emerging adults view and manage their T1D and that formal (e.g. health care providers) and informal (e.g. family, friends) care providers and support persons may play an important mediating role in the relationship between gender and illness-management. This study employs Bourdieusian theory and qualitative methods (focus groups, photo-elicitation, and one-on-one interviews) to facilitate an improved understanding of the role of gender in informing emerging adults’ experiences with T1D, diabetes self- management and the delivery of care and support to this population.

Trainee Position Description and Responsibilities: This opportunity is intended to foster additional training (in Bourdieusian theory, research methods, as well as gender and equity studies) and contribute to the PhD trainee’s thesis research. Ongoing training, hands-on participation in multiple stages of the research, and opportunities for mentorship will make a valuable contribution to their PhD work and help prepare the trainee for an academic career.

The PhD trainee will:

• Have ongoing training related to the research as well as meet with and be supervised by the principal investigator throughout the project.
• Participate in team meetings as well as Patient Advisory Council meetings.
• Contribute to the qualitative study (e.g. REB submission, participant recruitment, data collection and data analysis supported by NVivo software).
• Participate in knowledge mobilization/dissemination activities, such as: the development and execution of photographic exhibits, national/international conference presentations; manuscript development for peer-reviewed journal(s); as well as contribute to the creation of infographics and video shorts. PhD Trainee Qualifications:

• Must be registered full-time in a PhD program (e.g., Social Science, Health Science, Gender Studies, Equity Studies, Nursing, or other related disciplines).
• Preferably engaged in doctoral work related to gender equity in health contexts.

• Be familiar with critical social theories and their interplay with research methods; knowledge of and experience with Bourdieusian theory is an asset.
• Have a good understanding of qualitative methodology and hands-on experience with qualitative data analysis.Be willing to engage in all stages of the research process, including REB submissions, literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, and knowledge mobilization/dissemination

To Apply: Please contact Dr. Cheryl Pritlove, Principal Investigator, at cheryl.pritlove@unityhealth.to. Please attach:

• Cover letter, noting relevant research experience and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae, with all relevant employment, volunteer, and academic experience.
• Names and contact information for three referees

Clinical Research Project Coordinator – SickKids Hospital

Location: Toronto, ON
Work Type: Full time or part time, 1-year contract
Apply: SickKids website (deadline is September 30, 2021)

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/.

Specific job duties include:

• 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 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:

• Part-time or Full-time
• 1-year contract (renewable based on funding availability)

Research Coordinator I – Women’s College Hospital

Work Type: Part-time temporary (15 hours/week, 78 weeks)
Apply: via email to human.resources@wchospital.ca with your name and the competition number (J0621-1759) in the subject line

Women’s College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you’re ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

With the mobilization of our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history – strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.

Our research team is seeking a research coordinator with qualitative research experience to assist with projects exploring the commercialization of health data in Canada. The objective of our research program is to understand how the collection and commercialization of de-identified health data may pose threats to privacy, as well as allow other risks to emerge because of inadequate privacy protections. These risks include surveillance, microtargeting, loss of autonomy and discrimination.

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

• Acts as the primary administrative point of contact for all research activities and as the primary operational liaison for any research partners and collaborators (e.g. other research organizations, funding agencies, regulating bodies, etc.)
• Plans and coordinates regular meetings for the research team
• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the research projects
• Prepares, submits, and maintains Research Ethics Board (REB) applications, tracks ethics approvals, and completes renewals/amendments as needed
• Coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation
• Coordinates and conducts interviews with study participants
• Assists with data analysis, including coding and memo writing
• Monitors the progress and deadlines of research activities, develops and maintains records of research activities, establishes and maintains operating policies and procedures
• Prepares reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies
• Proactively identifies barriers/threats/risks for project completion and works with team members to develop solutions
• Collaborates with team members to write and edit presentations, publications, conference materials, and manuscripts
• Coordinates knowledge translation activities, includes organizes a dissemination meeting; prepares social media/blog posts; develops media toolkits

Qualifications

• Doctoral student/degree or master’s degree and relevant experience
• Experience with qualitative research methodologies, in particular conducting and analyzing interviews
• A background in fields of health policy, science and technologies studies and/or sociology is an asset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of planning and management processes for research (e.g., experience with the ethics approval process, federal granting agency guidelines, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead a wide variety of people at different levels
• Computer competency, including familiarity with NVIVO, citation manager (e.g., EndNote, Zotero), MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher

Research Assistant – Health System Performance Network

The Health System Performance Network is leading the provincial evaluation of Ontario Health Teams (OHTs). This includes a multi-method provincial evaluation across all OHTs and a qualitative developmental evaluation. The goal of the developmental evaluation is to understand how OHTs are developed, what matters to stakeholders during this process, and what supports and challenges this work, with the aim of supporting program development.  The evaluation is being conducted by a dynamic and fun group of quantitative and qualitative investigators and staff.  

We have openings for two or more research assistants full-time (more if on a part-time basis) beginning immediately and extending until at least March 31, 2022. HSPN is seeking candidates to support 1) qualitative data collection and analysis including observations of meetings and coding of  observations  and interview data and 2) project management to support a range of evaluation activities including but not limited to literature reviews, document organization and extraction, knowledge translation (i.e. reporting qualitative and quantitative data back to OHTs and to the Ministry of Health) and doing important things not getting done. Functional understanding of the health care system including different types of providers and types of services is an asset for this position. Training in ethnography, qualitative inquiry, statistical analysis for surveys are all skills that would be useful in these positions.

Please inquire by email to walter.wodchis@utoronto.ca including a CV and a summary of level of experience with qualitative research skills and/or project management. The positions are open immediately and until filled.

Post-Doctoral Fellow – Department of Criminology, Ontario Tech University

Location: Oshawa, Ontario
Position Start Date: September 7, 2021
Application Deadline: August 27, 2021 (apply here)

The Faculty of at Ontario Tech University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) in the area of Criminology. The position is offered for 12 months, preferably starting in September 2021, ‎subject to funding approval. Base salary for the Fellowship is $40,000, with an opportunity to teach up to two courses during the 2021-22 Academic Year for additional compensation ($7,717 per course).

A collaborative group of researchers, policy makers, and service providers is looking for a qualified candidate for a 1 year post-doctoral fellowship position. The successful candidate will lead a project focused on how to better monitor and track wait times for affordable housing and related-services (mental health, addictions, etc.) in Ontario, with a particular focus on youth aged 16-25 who are transitioning away from homelessness. This fellowship is funded by Making the Shift Inc – a National Centre of Excellence focused on the prevention of youth homelessness

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Undertake a literature review to identify the most relevant sectors and housing types to track in order to best address the prevention of youth homelessness and to facilitate successful exits from homelessness.
• Undertake a search to identify data sources that are already available on service and housing wait times in Ontario for the relevant sectors.
• Using a case study approach, undertake a policy and technical review to identify the strategies and best-practices currently being used to monitor and track service and housing wait times in other jurisdictions.
• Use case studies within 5 communities in Ontario to better understand how service providers and administrators are internally tracking and managing housing and social service waitlists in the relevant sectors.
• Use the compiled information to identify a list of potential low-tech and high tech solutions to tracking and monitoring service and housing wait times across different sized municipalities and regions across Ontario. This step might include idea jams, forums, and other strategies for developing strategies and gaining technical insight.
• Work with the project team to develop a framework and recommendations for how wait time information might be collected, compiled, and compared across the relevant sectors in Ontario.
• Share the findings of the work through knowledge mobilization activities such as web events, written reports, conference presentations, and academic publications.

Required Skills

• Candidates should have strong community-based research and interviewing skills.
• Candidates should have a strong equity and social justice lens.
• Candidates should have strong project management skills.
• Candidates should have strong analysis and writing skills, including experience writing academic publications.
• Candidates should have knowledge mobilization and event planning experience.
• The position can be done remotely, but candidate must be based in Ontario. Some travel might be required.
• Candidates with experience researching issues related to housing, homelessness, or service provision will be given preference, particularly those with lived experience of homelessness.
• Candidates with an ability to teach open courses within the home faculty will be given preference (criminology, psychology, legal studies, communications, or political science), with particular preference for candidates who can teach criminology/criminal justice/sociology of deviance courses.

Education:

• Recent PhD in criminology, sociology, psychology, or related discipline (within the last 3 years) is required.

Required Experience

• Candidates should have experience with community-based research and qualitative research methods.
• Experience with housing and social service policy research and development is a major asset.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC.

Research Coordinator III – Department of Medicine Research, St. Michael’s Hospital

Job Title: Research Coordinator III – Department of Medicine Research
Salary: $31.97-$41.56 per hour
Work Type: Part-time temporary (0.8 FTE, 12 months)
Position Start Date: September 1, 2021
Application Deadline: August 20, 2021 (apply here)

The Building Community Capacity to Address the COVID Social Pandemic: Primary care and community partnerships in advocacy project is a novel initiative seeking to change primary care practice by applying community engagement and development principles to community-led, primary care-partnered advocacy initiatives focused on social policies and structures underlying inequities amplified by the COVID pandemic.  The project team will support the development and evaluation of three community-led advocacy initiatives in locations across Canada and use learnings from those projects to develop guidance for communities, primary care providers and trainees to support the spread of such partnerships across diverse primary care settings in Canada.

This project is currently looking for a Research Coordinator III to work 30 hours per week from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022.  In this position, the individual will be responsible for supporting the development of community-based advocacy projects using community engagement and community development principles.  They will oversee a community-grounded, largely qualitative evaluation of these projects.  And they will support the creation of knowledge dissemination products for primary care providers and trainees, and communities.  They will report to the project lead, Gary Bloch, and work under the expert guidance of research and community engagement experts that form the project’s core leadership and evaluation team.

The candidate will have experience in community engagement, community-grounded advocacy, project management, budget management and community-based qualitative research.  They will take a strong leadership role, in partnership with the project team, and will feel comfortable working in close alliance with communities that have experienced social marginalization.  As this is a national project, and much of the work can be conducted virtually, the candidate may reside outside of Toronto.

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

• Coordinate three project sites in locations across Canada. Support local partner community members, community agencies and health providers to develop advocacy projects using community engagement and development principles. 
• Establish and oversee contracts and track project deliverables with partner agencies at each site.
• Work with community engagement experts and partner organizations to create and deliver training for community and health team leads at each project site. Support the sites in creating and implementing a structured advocacy plan.
• Recruit participants to participate in interviews and focus groups
• Conduct interviews and analyze transcripts under the direction of the research leads and project lead
• Monitor the progress and deadlines of project activities, develop and maintain records of project activities, and establish and maintain operating policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with all team members
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the project
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, and funding agency
• Responsible for collaborating with the investigators and other relevant partners involved in the project both internally and externally
• Plan, implement and coordinate all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per the organization’s policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Prepare, submit, and maintain Research Ethics Board (REB) applications both internally as well as submissions to external organizations, tracks ethics approvals, and complete renewals/amendments as needed
• Manage all aspects of the project funds, purchases of equipment
• Collaborate with investigators and other team members to develop knowledge dissemination and training materials, write and edit presentations, reports, proposals, publications, conference materials, and manuscripts.
• Plan and coordinate regular meetings for project team

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (health, social sciences, or public health)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience working in a community-based research environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience working directly with individuals and communities that experience social marginalization
• Experience working with community organizations that work in communities experiencing social marginalization
• Experience in complex, multi-site project management
• Experience in participatory and community-based research approaches
• Experience with qualitative research methodologies, in particular conducting and analyzing qualitative interviews with individuals and focus groups
• Knowledge of planning and management processes for research (e.g., experience with the ethics approval process, executing research contracts, budgeting, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Motivated, self-starting, and collaborative with strong time management and project coordination skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks, work accurately and effectively with deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential
• Excellent skills in writing and editing presentations, reports, budgets, proposals, publications, conference materials, and manuscripts.
• Computer competency including familiarity with qualitative data analysis software (i.e., NVivo), EndNote, MS Word, and MS Excel

Research Officer – Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto

Location: St. George (Downtown) Campus
Pay: $58,824 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $75,227 (USW Pay Band 09)
Contract length: One year
Apply: Internal and external applicants

The Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time Research Project Coordinator position with primary research interests in the commercial determinants of health and how the activities of corporations shape health policies, services, and consumer information. 

Your opportunity: Reporting to Principal Investigator, the Research Officer will take a leadership role on two SSHRC-funded health policy studies on: 1) the role of pharmaceutical and medical device industry in practice-based clinical education and 2) the political economy of clinical trials of convalescent plasma. These studies aim to advance understanding of the regulatory and practice conditions that structure industry’s involvement in clinical education and research and seeks evidence-informed policy solutions to foster public trust, accountability and public health outcomes.

The Research Officer you will play an integral role in supporting the research goals and overall study activities. Your background and experience supporting research projects will contribute to advancing the overall research program, including the timely dissemination of research findings. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Collecting & analyzing data and drafting summaries of research project results Conducting systematic literature reviews in the context of corporate influences on health and healthcare
• Implementing and executing qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Drafting and submitting documented procedures to the Research Ethics Board (REB) for approval
• Overseeing the distribution and collection of research surveys and questionnaires Overseeing the data collection and analysis processes
• Maintaining project records
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items 

Essential Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in the health sciences (nursing, public health, etc.) or social sciences (political science, sociology, business)
• Minimum two years directly related experience in health or social sciences (e.g. nursing, public health, political science, business or sociology) 
• Working knowledge and/or strong interest in commercial determinants of health, or health and pharmaceutical policy
• Experience coordinating, and research assistance in qualitative research projects Experience with qualitative data collection including participant recruitment, interpretation and analysis 
• Demonstrated experience implementing qualitative research methodologies (e.g. interviews, focus groups, document collection and analysis)
• Experience performing qualitative data analysis
• Demonstrated experience drafting summaries of research results 
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) and database management (RedCap) Proficiency with qualitative software and coding (e.g. NVivo)
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written; experience writing for publications Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to research work 

Assets (Nonessential): Ability to work effectively, and communicate, with policy-makers and health decision- makers as asset 

To be successful in this role you will be: 

• Meticulous Organized Problem solver
• Self-directed Team player 

For more information, read the full job post here.

Research Assistant (Masters and Doctoral Student) – University Health Network

Job Title: Research Assistant (part time; 2 positions, Masters and Doctoral Student)
Salary: $27/hr, average 5 hr per week over two years (Masters); $30/hr, average 10 hr per week over two years (Doctoral)
Application Deadline: June 11, 5pm Eastern
Position Start Date: August 16, 2021
Project Website: https://frictionsproject.wordpress.com/

About the Position (Masters Student): The Frictions of Futurity and Cure in Transplant Medicine: Re-Thinking Central Challenges Through Feminist/Crip Science and Technology Studies Project seeks a masters-level trainee research assistant to work closely with the project team assisting with literature review, supporting the coordination and planning of events, and ongoing project logistics (research ethics board submissions, booking interviews, maintaining study binder records, consent forms, etc.). For interested candidates, the position will also have opportunities supporting qualitative data analysis, the development and dissemination of publications, and contributing to knowledge mobilization through social media platforms and website/blog contributions.

About the Position (Doctoral Student): The Frictions of Futurity and Cure in Transplant Medicine: Re-Thinking Central Challenges Through Feminist/Crip Science and Technology Studies Project seeks a doctoral-level trainee research assistant to work closely with the project team assisting with literature review, ethnographic and arts-based data collection and data analysis, the development and dissemination of publications, and contributing to knowledge mobilization through project events (seminars, workshops, salons, symposia).

Application: Please submit a cover letter and CV to Drs. Suze Berkhout and Kelly Fritsch (suze.berkhout@gmail.com, kellyfritsch@cunet.carleton.ca) by June 11, 2021, 5pm eastern. Applications will be reviewed by the project hiring committee. We encourage applications from disabled people, women, visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.

Requirements: Enrollment in a masters level program of study with experience in one or more of the following fields: sociology, philosophy, anthropology, disability studies, rehabilitation and/or occupational medicine, social work, women and gender studies, science and technology studies; other social science and humanities fields are open to consideration. Prior experience with qualitative research methods, research coordination, and experience using wordpress are assets.

Location: This project will take place at University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, Ontario, the largest transplant program in Canada and in collaboration with VISTA (Vision Science to Application) at York University. Research will occur within clinical spaces and also within disability arts organizations such as Tangled Art + Disability gallery.

About the Project: Annually, more than 1000 Canadians are added to transplant lists and approximately 260 people die waiting. Transplant improves pressing physical, quality of life and economic impacts of organ failure, but graft failure and challenges adhering to complex post-transplant care carry risks. As medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has entered into Canadian legislation and culture, individuals experiencing graft failure are also amongst those requesting access, defying the curative intent of transplant. “Frictions of Futurity and Cure in Transplant Medicine” reconceptualizes three central challenges extending across the transplant process and organ sites: (1) organ procurement and waitlisting of transplant recipients (2) recipient adherence to medical care (3) the experience and sequelae of graft failure. We argue that the three challenges are interrelated and can be radically transformed through critical disability (“crip”) studies and feminist science and technology studies (STS), scholarship that is rarely in conversation with transplant medicine. Our project mobilizes feminist/crip STS to recast deeply held assumptions, standard practices and foundational principles of transplant medicine.

Using an interdisciplinary qualitative approach based on narrative, ethnographic methods and arts epistemologies, we will trace interrelated aspects of the three challenges through heart, liver and kidney transplant sites. Bringing together observational data, longitudinal interviews, discourse analysis and arts- based participant-driven knowledge translation, we aim to:

1. Characterize and communicate experiences of transplant recipients to inform the development of feminist/crip materialist understandings of key concepts shaping the three central challenges, including liminality, friction, failure, and risk;
2. Mobilize these concepts to inform practices and policies within the transplant setting, e.g. (a) assessments of adherence and strategies for engagement in clinical care (b) communication relating to consent to surgery, risks/benefits of transplant and options for end of life care (c) organ transplant advocacy, fundraising and research strategies. This innovative project contrasts with conventional methods and opens possibilities for transplant medicine and transplant recipients by asking what new futures might materialize, if transplant medicine is imbricated with a critical stance that questions presuppositions about cure, futurity, livability and thriving.

Assistant Professor, Gerontology, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Tenure Track – Brock University

Location: St. Catharines, ON (Main Campus)
Deadline: June 14, 2021
Apply: At official posting

The Master of Applied Gerontology Program at Brock University invites applications for a probationary tenure-stream position as Assistant Professor with expertise in socio-cultural aspects of gerontology, effective August 1, 2021. The successful candidate will be appointed within the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. The position involves teaching responsibilities in the graduate Applied Gerontology curriculum (primarily) and the undergraduate Recreation and Leisure Studies curriculum. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in gerontology in areas including Current Issues in Gerontology, Mental Health and Aging, and Research in Applied Gerontology. The appointee is expected to also develop a robust research program supported by external research funding, supervise graduate students, participation in the affairs of the program and department, and fulfillment of service commitments to the programs and the university.  

Qualifications  

• The successful candidate will have a completed PhD degree with expertise in recreation and leisure issues in gerontology or a related discipline. 
• Evidence of scholarly achievement and a strong research program with a distinctive specialization in leisure and aging, leisure and well-being for older adults, or social, psychological and cultural aspects of aging. 
• Preference will be given to candidates with university teaching, professional and/or post-doctoral experience. 

Hiring decisions will be made on the basis of excellence in research and teaching and meeting departmental needs. The closing date for applications is at 12:01 am on June 14th, 2021 and the review process will continue until the position is filled.   

To Apply 

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching performance, and a list of references all in electronic format (a single PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload.) Supplemental application information beyond the 5MB limit can be sent to mag@brocku.ca. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to arrange for three letters of academic reference to be sent electronically to pgardner2@brocku.ca.  

Review of applications will begin on June 14th, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Pauli Gardner, Interim Graduate Program Director, Master of Gerontology Program pgardner2@brocku.ca. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

For more information, please see the official posting here.

Scientist I – Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care

Hours: M-F 9-5
Location: Toronto, ON
Deadline: May 28, 2021
Apply: Women’s College Hospital website

Job Description: 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.

Summary of duties, but not limited to:

• Develop a productive and innovative digital health research program that generates new ideas, concepts, and/or testable hypotheses contributing to WCRI’s vision and strategic priorities.
• Publishes two or more first or senior authored peer-reviewed manuscripts each year over a three-year period (six or more in total)
• Obtain ongoing peer-reviewed grant funding as a principal investigator for research activities at WCRI. Maintain sustained funding as a principal investigator (or co-principal investigator) for WCRI research activities. Tri-council funding is encouraged. These research grants must be held at WCRI.
• Participate actively in the collective activities of WCRI (attend and participate in rounds, scientist meetings, committees, etc.) and report activities as requested.
• Considers the application of their work to ambulatory care settings, and where possible, builds collaborations with clinicians and scientists to enhance applicability.
• Considers the particular implications of their research program for women.
• Be fiscally responsible for the support of his/her academic activities including procurement of salary/stipend for technical and academic member(s) of his/her team.

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

For more information, please see the official posting here.

Research Assistant – School of Occupational and Public Health, Ryerson University

Contract length: 12-16 weeks
Hours: Average 15 hrs/week (variable from 5 to 25)
Rate of pay: $25 per hour
Apply: Send brief cover letter and CV to Dr. Anne Harris at anne.harris@ryerson.ca

Job Description: This is a temporary, part-time position, with hours that will average 15 per week, with flexibility to accommodate focus group scheduling. This project is a mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) study of health and safety in Canadian bicycle delivery workers. We are using remote and online approaches to ensure COVID-19 safety. The assistant will:

• Organize online focus groups 
• Help with communications on two modes of data collection
• Respond to questions regarding scheduling
• Conduct focus group interviews in an online format
• Assist with preliminary qualitative analyses of focus group responses

Qualifications

• Graduate training (in progress Masters at minimum) in a relevant field
• Experience conducting focus groups and/or qualitative interviews
• Interest in work, health, bicycling or related topics
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively
• Skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Experience with Google Forms an asset
• Qualitative data analysis experience an asset (NVIVO) 
• Quantitative and survey data experience an asset
• Applicants currently enrolled as students will have priority

Work Location: This role will work from home while Ryerson is operating on an essential services model due to COVID-19, until further notice. Only when on-campus activities become safe will any change in work location be discussed.

For more information, please see the official posting here.

Qualitative Research Assistant – LTC+ Evaluation Program, Women’s College Hospital

Hours: 10 hours/week
Location: Toronto, ON
Deadline: June 11, 2021
Apply: Send a cover letter and C.V. to Joanne Goldman at joanne.goldman@utoronto.ca

LTC+ is looking for a part-time qualitative research assistant to support the qualitative component of a mixed-methods evaluation of LTC+. LTC+ is a new multi-institutional model of collaborative care providing rapid access to specialists and diagnostic services for long term care homes (LTCHs) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Information about LTC+ can be found here. We will be conducting the qualitative component of the evaluation at six participating LTCHs. 

The successful candidate will have graduate level education and experience related to qualitative research or work-related experience conducting qualitative research in a healthcare setting. Under the supervision of Dr. Joanne Goldman, Scientist at the Centre for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (C-QuIPS) (www.cquips.ca) and the qualitative lead on the project, the research assistant will conduct a literature review, contribute to the design and planning of the qualitative component of the study, conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups with leaders and clinicians at the participating LTCHs, assist with the development of a coding framework and code transcripts, contribute data analysis and the creation of publications and other study related reports. 

The project timeline in 6-8 months starting in June 2021. We estimate that the time commitment will be approximately 10 hours/week but will likely fluctuate week to week. 

To apply for this position please send a cover letter and C.V. by May 21^st, 2021 to Joanne Goldman at joanne.goldman@utoronto.ca

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.

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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.

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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.)