Research Coordinator (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
The Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking a Research Coordinator. This individual will be responsible for managing several research studies led by team members in the Clinical Evaluative Sciences Department in collaboration with Indigenous community partners and Ontario Health related to cancer screening Indigenous communities in Ontario and cultural safety.DescriptionWe are searching for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who is very organized, has experience in community-based research, exceptional interpersonal skills, and who will enjoy collaborating and conducting research in a stimulating environment. Previous experience in the coordination of research studies and in working collaboratively with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities is essential; formal training in qualitative and /or quantitative, community-based research is highly desirable. The successful applicant will support the design and implementation of research studies conducted in partnership with Indigenous communities and other health system stakeholders. They will work collaboratively with partners to lead data collection, recruiting and enrolling participants, and will assist in Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions, analysis of study findings and writing manuscripts and other Knowledge Translation activities. They will take a lead role in the development of research protocols and research grant funding applications. Applicants must have experience or expertise in Microsoft Office and be proficient with all of its component applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).Summary of key responsibilities (not meant to be all encompassing; to be conducted with research team support):Research activities
  • Participating in literature reviews and environmental scans
  • Assisting with the design of research tools (e.g., interview guides, consent forms)
  • Supporting collection, organization and analysis of research data (e.g., conducting in-depth interviews and talking circles; storing data securely; participating in qualitative data analysis)
  • Handling and protecting research data according to relevant protocols and regulations (e.g., PHIPA, OCAP® principles)
  • Supporting development of research publications, research grant funding applications and other Knowledge Translation activities (e.g., writing and development of research reports and journal publications; research website maintenance; updating resources; supporting resource accreditation; sharing summaries with community partners)
  • Working closely with senior research team members to further develop research skills
  • Supporting development/training of, and overseeing, junior team members (e.g., students, other research staff)
Relationship building
  • Supporting Indigenous community research partnership development and maintenance (e.g., supporting team in engaging with and seeking approval from community leadership to conduct research activities in Indigenous communities, working in respectful partnership with communities, and reporting back to participating communities and other partners)
  • Supporting participant recruitment, explaining research activities clearly, obtaining informed consent from potential study participants
  • Liaising between, and coordinating activities among, research team with community, policy/health system and research institution partners
  • Supporting development and maintenance of research agreements with community and institutional research partners
  • Seeking and maintaining approval from research ethics and other community boards
Administrative and other activities
  • Overall efficient day-to-day management of assigned research studies including maintenance of study documentation
  • Coordinating logistics and keeping records for the research studies (e.g., scheduling meetings, developing detailed meeting summary notes, booking meeting rooms, organizing events, tracking research activities)
  • Work with the research team to ensure that the studies are meeting their targets
  • Occasional travel throughout Ontario to conduct research related activities, with occasional overnight stays
  • Other tasks as needed
Summary of key qualifications:Research and relationship building skills and values
  • Values respectful and professional collaboration
  • Strong understanding of the social determinants of health and health equity
  • Strong and demonstrated understanding of unique challenges, needs and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, communities, Nations
  • Excellent coordination and project management skills, including ability to coordinate multiple studies, perform concurrent tasks, and work under time constraints
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills
  • Excellent community outreach, collaboration, engagement and relationship building skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating research findings to community, academic and health system/policy audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a self-directed, goal-oriented manner with minimal supervision, and to collaborate effectively as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to manage administrative research tasks for complex projects
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct literature searches, and compile into summaries and reports
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in designing and implementing research studies (e.g., developing research protocols and data collection materials, conducting qualitative interviews and talking circles, analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data, developing research grant proposal and funding applications)
  • Demonstrated ability to support Knowledge Translation activities (e.g., developing research summaries, reports and journal publications; sharing research findings with research partners)
Education and work experience
  • Completion of a postsecondary degree (master’s degree preferred) in a health-related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • At least 5 years of experience successfully working on/conducting health research projects
  • Experience working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, communities, Nations and organizations
  • Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Willingness to receive training
  • Experience and comfort using MS Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Experience conducting qualitative research (e.g., recruiting participants and collecting and analyzing data, for example from interviews and talking circles)
  • Knowledge about cancer and cancer screening is an asset
  • Experience using qualitative research software (e.g., NVivo) is an asset
  • Experience using quantitative research software (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SPSS) is an asset
  • Experience in addressing Indigenous chronic disease issues is an asset
Applications: Qualified applicants should submit their interest in this position with an up-to-date resume and brief description of how they qualify for this position.We are committed to providing a stimulating academic environment and will encourage personal, professional and academic development of the successful candidate. Hours of work are generally weekdays, with some flexibility as needed. Salary will be competitive based upon qualifications; benefits are available.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, LGBTQAI2S+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre 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 Health Sciences Centre 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.

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