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Research Associate (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Regular Full-Time 2026-18989 (2026-18989)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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The Holland Bone & Joint Program at Sunnybrook Research Institute (fully affiliated with the University of Toronto) is seeking an energetic and engaged Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate to work on our Expert Surgical Teams project. This initiative aims to improve patient care by enhancing how multidisciplinary teams work together in the operating room. Using a data driven approach, the project includes assessment, education, human factors, and quality improvement. The candidate will lead the day-to-day operations of a dynamic and collegial research team (overseen by Dr. Markku Nousiainen and Dr. Cari Whyne). This includes collaboration with clinical champions, graduate students, residents and medical students, with opportunities for direct mentorship and independent research. As the project expands, there is increasing opportunity for global collaboration in the building of expert surgical teams.
Summary Of Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Work on the development of grants and study protocols.
- Lead the development and evaluation of assessment tools and training interventions.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data in preparation for publication and presentation.
- Work independently and mentor trainees (graduate students, surgical residents) and research staff.
- Facilitate and ensure continuity in research projects.
- Present at national and international conferences.
The successful candidate will have:
- A PhD in health professions assessment and/or education, human factors, or a related field; or a clinician or allied health professional with a minimum of a master’s degree and with an academic focus
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task, manage time, and adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
- Experience preparing research protocols and conducting research with human participants
- Proficiency in organizing, managing, coding, and analyzing quantitative data (SPSS, R, NVivo)
- Experience with qualitative / mixed methods research, health professions training or human factors engineering as it applies to healthcare settings would be an asset
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Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations of a multidisciplinary research team and support the development of grants, protocols, assessment tools, and training interventions. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, mentor trainees and staff, maintain project continuity, and present findings at conferences and in publications.
Requirements
Requires a PhD in health professions assessment or education, human factors, or a related field, or a clinician/allied health professional with at least a master’s degree and an academic focus. Candidates need research experience with human participants, quantitative data management and analysis skills, strong communication and organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage competing priorities; qualitative or mixed methods experience is an asset.
Skills
- Research Protocol Development
- Grant Development
- Assessment Tool Development
- Training Intervention Evaluation
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Qualitative Data Analysis
- Mixed Methods Research
- SPSS
- R
- NVivo
- Human Participant Research
- Research Project Management
- Mentorship
- Health Professions Education
- Human Factors
- Scientific Writing and Presentation
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Healthcare
- Education
- Data & Analytics
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Sunnybrook Research Institute
- Holland Bone & Joint Program
- Expert Surgical Teams
- Operating Room
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Patient Care
- Grant Development
- Research Protocols
- Assessment Tools
- Training Interventions
- Quality Improvement
- Human Factors
- Health Professions Education
- Human Participant Research
- Quantitative Data
- Qualitative Data
- Mixed Methods Research
- SPSS
- R
- NVivo
- Data Coding
- Research Team Leadership
- Mentorship
- Clinical Collaboration
- Scientific Publications
- Conference Presentations