Post Doctoral Fellow Trauma Research
About the role
Post Doctoral Fellow
St. Michael’s Hospital and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute is seeking applications for its funded post-doctoral research fellowship in trauma and acute care surgery research, with a specific focus on evaluating the resilience of the Canadian healthcare system. Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (Dr. David Gomez) and senior co-investigators, the fellow will lead and contribute to population-based health services research, advanced data analysis and system level modelling using Canadian administrative health datasets.
The position builds on the Fellow’s doctoral training and supports their progression toward independence as an investigator, while contributing directly to the generation of evidence that informs national healthcare preparedness, workforce planning and surge capacity policy.
Primary responsibilities include:
Under the direction of the PI, lead and manage key components of a multi-aim national research program assessing trauma, burn, surgical and rehabilitation capacity across Canada
Contribute to the design, refinement, and execution of retrospective population-based studies by applying epidemiologic and statistical methods to large-scale administrative datasets
Conduct advanced analysis of healthcare resource utilization using software such as R, Stata, SAS or SPSS
Support and extend national and provincial surge-capacity modelling
Duties & Responsibilities:
Due to variable nature of position, this list is to be used as a guide only.
Research study development and initiation (55% of work time)
Leads/manages some parts of or an entire study under the direction of the PI.
Maintains clear knowledge and understanding of research ethics, regulations and policies while remaining in full compliance with all applicable policies for ethical conduct to ensure adequate quality control.
Conducts ongoing review of relevant literature to keep up with current knowledge.
Participates in and leads team/lab meetings and research rounds by providing insightful and intellectual discussions and presentations.
Develops protocols and budget; under the direction of PI following established process/practice.
Assists PI in writing/submitting research grant applications, e.g., by providing study results and interpretation, feedback on the application, assisting with the development of budget and study protocols.
Writes proposal and application for awards in conjunction with the PI to increase funding, enhance CV and the profile of the institution, e.g., CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship and scholarships.
Develops novel research ideas and designs scientific studies to address knowledge gap or complex problems subject to review, input/amendment, and approval of the PI.
Report/manuscript writing and presentations (25% of work time)
Writes reports and manuscripts for publication as first author, under the guidance/direction and subject to approval by the PI while maintaining responsibility for academic output of research studies.
Receives mentorship from the PI to present at local, national and/or international meetings/conferences.
Networks and collaborates with other Researchers to keep abreast of new developments in research, to exchange information, within scope of authority, etc.
Selects appropriate techniques/methods to analyze data and provides interpretation of study results.
May conduct "Knowledge Translation" - disseminates the results of research to the wider scientific community and to the healthcare community; develops tools and evidence summaries to make research more accessible to lay audiences.
Day to day project and staff guidance tasks (15% of work time)
May provide day-to-day guidance to Research staff (research Coordinators, Research assistants, Research Technicians). Provides day-to-day guidance for activities performed in the research program under the direction and guidance from the PI.
Helps students network and connect with other PIs.
Advise students on course and academic matters and career decisions.
Guides and mentors students on how to conduct research/analysis (incld. Literature searchers, research techniques, and conceptual training) and how to write and review their work.
Seeks, develops, and maintains, internal and external relationships for research collaborations and partnerships.
May teach university subjects to undergraduate and graduate students as a TA or an instructor.
Administrative Duties (5% of work time)
May coordinate research activities with other departments; study approval from the Research Ethics Board; approval for grant applications, research contracts, hiring from the Office of Research Administration, etc.
May participate in the administrative onboarding of hired staff and students (e.g. Develops contracts, reviews applications, ensures budget is adequate).
Prepares research ethics board, and all other required submissions relative to initiating and conducting individual studies, under the direction of the PI.
Performs cross functional and other duties as assigned and/or requested.
All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety, and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:
Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies.
Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards.
Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
MD or Doctoral degree in epidemiology, health services research, public health, biostatistics or a related field. Experience in a health facility or health research environment, with similar involvement in identifying or working with administrative data sources, designing research studies, procuring data, preparing reports, and editing with scientific rigour. A demonstrated interest in the field of Traumatic injury or emergency surgery would be an asset.
Experience in epidemiology/Statistical software (i.e. R, Stata, SAS, SPSS etc.)
Experience in several aspects of research study development, initiation, execution, analysis and interpretation required.
Experience with the preparation of manuscripts and data presentation required.
Microsoft Office applications.
Able to work with people with diverse backgrounds.
Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills required.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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About Unity Health Toronto
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.
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Post Doctoral Fellow Trauma Research
About the role
Post Doctoral Fellow
St. Michael’s Hospital and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute is seeking applications for its funded post-doctoral research fellowship in trauma and acute care surgery research, with a specific focus on evaluating the resilience of the Canadian healthcare system. Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (Dr. David Gomez) and senior co-investigators, the fellow will lead and contribute to population-based health services research, advanced data analysis and system level modelling using Canadian administrative health datasets.
The position builds on the Fellow’s doctoral training and supports their progression toward independence as an investigator, while contributing directly to the generation of evidence that informs national healthcare preparedness, workforce planning and surge capacity policy.
Primary responsibilities include:
Under the direction of the PI, lead and manage key components of a multi-aim national research program assessing trauma, burn, surgical and rehabilitation capacity across Canada
Contribute to the design, refinement, and execution of retrospective population-based studies by applying epidemiologic and statistical methods to large-scale administrative datasets
Conduct advanced analysis of healthcare resource utilization using software such as R, Stata, SAS or SPSS
Support and extend national and provincial surge-capacity modelling
Duties & Responsibilities:
Due to variable nature of position, this list is to be used as a guide only.
Research study development and initiation (55% of work time)
Leads/manages some parts of or an entire study under the direction of the PI.
Maintains clear knowledge and understanding of research ethics, regulations and policies while remaining in full compliance with all applicable policies for ethical conduct to ensure adequate quality control.
Conducts ongoing review of relevant literature to keep up with current knowledge.
Participates in and leads team/lab meetings and research rounds by providing insightful and intellectual discussions and presentations.
Develops protocols and budget; under the direction of PI following established process/practice.
Assists PI in writing/submitting research grant applications, e.g., by providing study results and interpretation, feedback on the application, assisting with the development of budget and study protocols.
Writes proposal and application for awards in conjunction with the PI to increase funding, enhance CV and the profile of the institution, e.g., CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship and scholarships.
Develops novel research ideas and designs scientific studies to address knowledge gap or complex problems subject to review, input/amendment, and approval of the PI.
Report/manuscript writing and presentations (25% of work time)
Writes reports and manuscripts for publication as first author, under the guidance/direction and subject to approval by the PI while maintaining responsibility for academic output of research studies.
Receives mentorship from the PI to present at local, national and/or international meetings/conferences.
Networks and collaborates with other Researchers to keep abreast of new developments in research, to exchange information, within scope of authority, etc.
Selects appropriate techniques/methods to analyze data and provides interpretation of study results.
May conduct "Knowledge Translation" - disseminates the results of research to the wider scientific community and to the healthcare community; develops tools and evidence summaries to make research more accessible to lay audiences.
Day to day project and staff guidance tasks (15% of work time)
May provide day-to-day guidance to Research staff (research Coordinators, Research assistants, Research Technicians). Provides day-to-day guidance for activities performed in the research program under the direction and guidance from the PI.
Helps students network and connect with other PIs.
Advise students on course and academic matters and career decisions.
Guides and mentors students on how to conduct research/analysis (incld. Literature searchers, research techniques, and conceptual training) and how to write and review their work.
Seeks, develops, and maintains, internal and external relationships for research collaborations and partnerships.
May teach university subjects to undergraduate and graduate students as a TA or an instructor.
Administrative Duties (5% of work time)
May coordinate research activities with other departments; study approval from the Research Ethics Board; approval for grant applications, research contracts, hiring from the Office of Research Administration, etc.
May participate in the administrative onboarding of hired staff and students (e.g. Develops contracts, reviews applications, ensures budget is adequate).
Prepares research ethics board, and all other required submissions relative to initiating and conducting individual studies, under the direction of the PI.
Performs cross functional and other duties as assigned and/or requested.
All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety, and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:
Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies.
Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards.
Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
MD or Doctoral degree in epidemiology, health services research, public health, biostatistics or a related field. Experience in a health facility or health research environment, with similar involvement in identifying or working with administrative data sources, designing research studies, procuring data, preparing reports, and editing with scientific rigour. A demonstrated interest in the field of Traumatic injury or emergency surgery would be an asset.
Experience in epidemiology/Statistical software (i.e. R, Stata, SAS, SPSS etc.)
Experience in several aspects of research study development, initiation, execution, analysis and interpretation required.
Experience with the preparation of manuscripts and data presentation required.
Microsoft Office applications.
Able to work with people with diverse backgrounds.
Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills required.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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About Unity Health Toronto
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.