Postdoctoral Fellow (or a PhD student looking for a thesis project) (Research Institute)
Postdoctoral Fellow (or a PhD student looking for a thesis project) (Research Institute)
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Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!
Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal Quebec the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Qubec - Sant (FRQS).
Introduction
Department / Research Program: Internal Medicine Nephrology
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow with excellent communication skills to lead a project entitled Obtaining patient caregiver and provider perspective on disaster management in kidney care.
Natural and human-caused disasters have increased in scope and frequency and people living with kidney diseases are uniquely vulnerable. Our background work has highlighted gaps in disaster preparedness in the kidney community and we have developed a framework for disaster risk reduction and management. We now want to obtain patient provider and caregiver perspectives. The majority of the work will be conducted virtually. The student will receive co-supervision from Dr. Sandal and another professor.
The students role will be leading all aspects of this work and they will be supported by a research assistant and a lab assistant or Masters student.
Responsabilities and Objectives
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Designing the study ethics approval recruitment data collection and analysis manuscript preparation and knowledge dissemination
Collaborating with investigators from across Canada and several international participating centers (the incumbent will be supported by our team)
Submitting abstracts to relevant congresses and institutional seminars.
Website of the organization
Required Skills
Fluent in English
Ability to speak other languages is an asset
Must be experienced in use of NVivo or similar software
Meticulous organization skills and excellent communication skills
Demonstrate evidence of being an excellent collaborator and team player
Demonstration of research productivity is an asset.
Additional information
Status: Temporary full time (35-hour workweek)
Schedule: Variable Schedule
Site: GLEN Site 1001 boul. Decarie. Majority of the research will be conducted virtually.
***If you wish to include a cover letter please attach it with your resume in one PDF document. ***
A Postdoctoral fellow is a full-time student currently enrolled in a Canadian University program. The individual must have recently been awarded (within 5 years) a PhD or equivalent. The Postdoctoral fellow will receive a stipend or a bursary from a professors grant for research activities that will be performed on a full-time basis. All benefits are administered by the University under which they are registered.
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Equal Opportunity Employment Program
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and 2SLGBTQIA persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact
Employment Type
Full-Time
