Postdoctoral Fellow, Qualitative Type 2 Diabetes Research
Postdoctoral Fellow, Qualitative Type 2 Diabetes Research
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Job Description
Under the supervision of Dr. Calvin Ke the Principal Investigator and Director of the Epidemiologic and Applied Research Lab in Young-Onset Diabetes (EARLY Diabetes ) the Postdoctoral Researcher will lead and contribute to a portfolio of research projects focused on type 2 diabetes in young adults and ethnically diverse populations. The role will focus on advancing health equity through implementation science and community-engaged research using qualitative and mixed-methods approaches. The successful candidate will be actively involved in project design data collection analysis and knowledge mobilization while also taking a leadership role in community partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations. This is a full-time one-year in-person position based at Toronto General Hospital with the possibility of extension based on performance and available funding. Occasional travel to study sites and partner organizations within the Greater Toronto Area is expected (e.g. Mississauga).
Duties
Lead the design and implementation of mixed-methods research projects focused on young-onset type 2 diabetes and ethnically diverse populations with type 2 diabetes with an emphasis on community engagement.
Develop research instruments including interview guides surveys and focus group protocols in collaboration with academic collaborators and community partners.
Manage all aspects of research ethics submissions including applications amendments annual reports and liaising with the Research Ethics Board.
Conduct and supervise data collection activities including interviews focus groups surveys participant recruitment and informed consent processes particularly within underserved and ethnically diverse communities.
Perform both qualitative and quantitative data analysis and contribute to synthesizing findings for internal reports public presentations and academic publications.
Build and sustain strong partnerships with community organizations health care providers and stakeholders to promote culturally responsive and grounded research.
Lead and support knowledge translation and mobilization efforts including preparing materials tailored to academic clinical policy and community audiences.
Prepare and contribute to grant applications peer-reviewed manuscripts literature reviews and conference abstracts and presentations.
Mentor trainees including students and research assistants in research methods data collection and dissemination.
Actively engage in lab meetings strategic planning and cross-project collaboration contributing to the labs broader goals and activities.
Qualifications :
- Candidate must be external to UHN (prefer candidates external to Toronto)
- PhD degree obtained within the last five (5) or MD within the last ten (10) years in a relevant field preferably in public health health sciences epidemiology social sciences or a related discipline with a focus on mixed-methods and/or qualitative research.
- Experience conducting applied research using qualitative and/or mixed method including community-based health equity and/or implementation science projects.
- Advanced knowledge of qualitative and/or mixed-methods methodologies including protocol development ethics submissions data collection (e.g. interviews surveys focus groups) and integrated analysis and interpretation.
- Strong track record of academic writing and dissemination including peer-reviewed publications grant proposals conference presentations and/or knowledge translation materials for diverse audiences.
- Proficiency with relevant research tools including qualitative analysis software (e.g. NVivo or similar) and Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with research ethics guidelines and processes particularly the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2).
- Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams and engage with community stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to health equity cultural responsiveness and community-engaged research practices.
- Multilingual proficiency is an asset especially in languages commonly spoken within ethnically diverse communities across the Greater Toronto Area (e.g. Punjabi Urdu Tamil Mandarin Cantonese Tagalog etc.).
- Work well independently as well as with others as part of a team
- Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a fast-paced multitasking environment
Additional Information :
We are recruiting under UHNs Canada Leads program so the position is contingent on acquisition of funding.
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
