Research Associate, Qualitative Type 2 Diabetes Research
Research Associate, Qualitative Type 2 Diabetes Research
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Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Epidemiologic and Applied Research Lab
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: August 28 2025
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 Research Associate will 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 community engagement data collection analysis and knowledge mobilization. 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). Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview and may be required to undergo skills assessments.
Duties
- Help conduct 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.
- Help develop and administer 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 data collection activities including interviews focus groups surveys participant recruitment and informed consent processes particularly within underserved and ethnically diverse communities.
- Perform qualitative data analysis and contribute to synthesizing findings for internal reports public presentations and academic publications.
- Develop strong partnerships with community organizations health care providers and stakeholders to promote culturally responsive and grounded research.
- Support knowledge translation and mobilization efforts including preparing materials tailored to academic clinical policy and community audiences.
- Contribute to grant applications peer-reviewed manuscripts literature reviews and conference abstracts and presentations.
- Support 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 :
- Hold a . or . degree in an appropriate specialization preferably in a health or social science-related field.
- Strong work ethic ability to efficiently handle workload of managing a portfolio of projects
- Possess 2 years of experience for . holders or 5 years for . holders in research and/or development environment including time spent in a relevant training program.
- 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.
- Possess academic writing skills including protocol development grant writing manuscript development and poster/abstract development.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with NVivo is preferred.
- Familiarity with research ethics core principles and guidelines (e.g. 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.).
- Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a fast-paced multitasking environment
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
