| POSITION TITLE |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Full-time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Clinical Principal Investigator |
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research center, is one of the world's leading centers in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer, and women's and infant health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators. Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic research team for the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative (HeLTI) Canada CIHR-funded program. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on preconception health interventions and their impact on childhood development outcomes, with a particular emphasis on obesity and mental health prevention.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct pilot testing of preconception health interventions.
- Assist in the systematic review and synthesis of existing literature related to preconception health and childhood development outcomes.
- Organize and conduct participant interviews and focus groups to gather qualitative data on participant experiences and perceptions.
- Perform quantitative data analyses using statistical software packages to examine the effectiveness of interventions and identify trends or patterns in the data.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to interpret findings and contribute to manuscript preparation for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals to secure funding for ongoing and future research endeavors.
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in nursing, public health, epidemiology, psychology, or a related field.
- Strong background in research methodology, including experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques.
- Previous experience in conducting research from design to implementation to dissemination
- Demonstrated experience in systematic literature reviews and synthesis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex research findings to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Experience with manuscript preparation and submission to peer-reviewed journals is preferred.
- Prior experience in grant writing and submissions is desirable.
- Knowledge of preconception health, lifecourse interventions, or childhood development research is an asset.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
- Collaborative work environment with renowned experts in the field.
- Potential for authorship on high-impact publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
- Option for hybrid work arrangements, allowing for flexibility in on-site and remote work schedules.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining their research interests and relevant experience, along with a curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references, to Dr. Cindy-Lee Dennis at cindylee.dennis@utoronto.ca. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application deadline is June 2, 2024. We tank all those expressed interests. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training. Successful candidates will be required to provide three (3) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our people and patients, Sinai Health has made it a priority to support everyone in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Consistent with this, our Staff Immunization & Surveillance Policy was recently updated to include the requirement for full vaccination – currently defined as receiving two doses and serving a 14-day waiting period following the second dose – in order to be able to work at Sinai Health. To be compliant with our updated Policy, you must provide proof of dual COVID-19 vaccination, as indicated on the Prospective Immunization and Surveillance Policy Information Sheet, in order to be eligible for employment at Sinai Health. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.
We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection
practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
HOSPITAL DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Sinai Health System recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to explain any personal circumstances in order to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Search committee members have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of, career interruptions in their assessments.
Sinai Health System is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas
OTHER INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE POSITION
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Sinai Health System is a scent-sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld- Tanenbaum Human Resources Department via email at kdudas@lunenfeld.ca. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
| Posting open until June 2, 2024. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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