Research Associate - Limited Term
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- University of Toronto
- Location
- : St. George (Downtown Toronto)
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Job Details
Date Posted: 09/13/2021
Req ID:16350
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Occupational Science & Therapy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
About us
Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.
Your opportunity
The Promoting Effective Practice (PEP) Lab led by Dr. Heather Colquhoun invites applications for the position of Research Associate (Limited Term) in the field of Knowledge Translation and Implementation Science https://ot.utoronto.ca/about/core-faculty/heather-colquhoun/
The PEP Research Lab, led by Heather Colquhoun performs internationally recognized implementation research. We are seeking a research associate to contribute to our program of research examining multiple areas including evidence-to-practice gap analyses, the use of novel and emerging theories to promote evidence-based practice, and the use of intervention frameworks to optimize implementation intervention design and reporting. We are looking for a research associate with expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods as well as experiences conducting knowledge syntheses.
Your responsibilities will include
- Manage collaborative research projects involving other research groups in partnership with the PI
- Designing, planning, and executing research projects, including qualitative, quantitative and knowledge syntheses projects
- Conduct data collection and analysis in research studies and report findings in a clear manner
- Present research findings to Principal Investigators and other members of the research team, as well as at local, national, and international conferences
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in relevant and high impact scholarly journals
Other potential responsibilities include contributing to grant proposals and co-supervising student research projects (with the PI) within the Occupational Therapy program. The candidate will be expected to perform research with a high degree of independence and will design, direct, execute, analyze, and present in written and oral forms novel investigative studies that build on and/or take advantage of the resources and expertise within the lab as well as candidate’s academic expertise.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field (e.g. knowledge translation, implementation science, rehabilitation science or other related health profession program)
- A background in rehabilitation is an asset
- Familiar with and has strong skill sets in knowledge translation
- Experience providing direction to research staff, students and junior researchers will be an important asset
- Excellent writing skills, including impactful work from field relevant journals, and be able to prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to work independently, while also working well as part of a collaborative team on group projects
This is a 6-month term position.
Closing Date: 09/21/2021,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $46,819 - $87,785
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Job Segment: Rehabilitation, Research Associate, Medical Research, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Research
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