Research Associate II
Research Associate II
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Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: OPG - 700 University Avenue
Department: Global Cancer Program
Reports to: Director Global Cancer Program
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Day Shifts Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: July 23 2025
Position Summary:
The Princess Margaret Global Cancer Program aims to be an academic centre in global oncology by working together with our international partners to improve health achieve equity in cancer care and train the next generation of cancer leaders. Working under the direction of the Director Global Cancer Program the Research Associate II will oversee the administration of seed grants prepare major grant applications manage the start up of new studies research and draft white papers facilitate and support collaboration between international partners as well as various other research and administrative duties. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate interested in participatory work towards innovative solutions aimed at reducing disparities in cancer treatment for people worldwide.
Duties:
- Prepare major grant applications including for CIHR;
- Prepare and submit research ethics applications to REB;
- Manage the start up of new studies including developing research protocols;
- Project manage seed grant program including calls for applications managing applications and reviews administering funds and renewal cycles etc.;
- Oversee portfolios external communications;
- Research and draft in collaboration with others white papers on topics related to the mission of the global cancer program;
- Develop maintain and strengthen relationships with international partners;
- Perform other research duties including study design setting of research goals selection and development of procedures;
- Develop and oversee summer student and trainee programs;
- May provide functional supervision for personnel as assigned;
- Administrative and other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Masters Degree in Health Science or related field;
- 7 years of related experience;
- Advanced research knowledge and skills including with the start up of new studies;
- Experience preparing major grant applications;
- Demonstrated project management skills required;
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills required;
- Experience working in global health and/or global oncology preferred;
- Experience in grant administration preferred;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and influence internally and externally;
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently;
- Client-service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
Additional Information :
Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
