Research Fellow
POSITION SUMMARY:
The SE Research Centre conducts impact-oriented health services research to synthesize, generate, translate, adapt and directly apply scientific evidence in the design, delivery and evaluation of person and family-centred health and social care services.
This Research Fellowship will require expertise in mixed methods research. The Research Fellow will be primarily responsible for leading the implementation of a multi-site CIHR study that seeks to co-design evidence-based practice tools to support PS provider integration in team-based home care—using excellent scientific research and project management skills. The Research Fellow will also participate in other studies across the SE Research Centre’s portfolio, in collaboration with SE Research Scientists and the Scientific Director. The Research Fellow will also contribute to leadership within the SE Research Centre by providing direct support to Research Associates in their daily work.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research Study Development & Implementation
Implement high quality, rigorous, applied health services research study protocols with support from Research Scientists and/or the Scientific Director, including: obtaining research ethics approval, recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and knowledge mobilization activities
Promote all projects within the SE Research Centre research program both internally and externally with other researchers, academic audiences, health and social care specialists/ providers, innovators and business leaders and the public
Support the development of research study protocols for high quality, rigorous, applied health services research studies in collaboration with Research Scientists and/or the Scientific Director
Knowledge Mobilization
Lead development of project reports, summaries, and social media content to support messaging and knowledge mobilization of study results to a wide range of audiences
Lead writing activities for academic publication with support from Research Scientists and/or the Scientific Director
Monitor conference opportunities, develop and submit conference abstracts, and support development and execution of presentations in a variety of formats to academic, practitioner and decision-maker audiences
Team Support/ Mentorship
Support Research Associates on strong project management of scientific research studies including all project documentation
Lead SE Research Centre team initiatives to improve/ maintain collaboration, efficiency and/or engagement
Education and Experience
PhD in health services research related discipline from a recognized university
A minimum of five years of experience participating in relevant health services research activities
Experience with writing for various audiences, including academic publication
Experience mentoring others in an academic and/or research context
Tri-Council Policy Statement (2): Ethical Conduct of Research Involving Humans certificate
GBA+ training
Skill/ Competency Requirements
Ability to employ a wide range of data collection and data analysis methods
Strong team collaboration and internal/ external networking skills in the context of research studies
Strong problem-solving skills in the context of executing research protocols
Strong oral and written communications skills and diplomacy and interpersonal skills
ABOUT US:
At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.
In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.
SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.
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