Reference Number: 000002109
Posted Date: 11/3/2025
Closing Date: 11/21/2025

Department: The Division of Hospital Medicine
Position: Scientific Associate

Position Overview

The Division of Hospital Medicine at Sinai Health invites applications for a Scientific Associate position. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment to advance research and innovation in hospital-based and system-level care. The role focuses on supporting Divisional investigators in evaluating and implementing innovative solutions to healthcare challenges, including best practice implementation, transitions of care, patient experience, resource stewardship, and health equity across the healthcare spectrum (acute, complex continuing, rehabilitation, and ambulatory care).

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a PhD-trained researcher to contribute to applied, high-impact health system research and to engage collaboratively with clinicians, learners, and patients to improve care delivery at Sinai Health and beyond.

Organizational Context

This position is based within the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine at Sinai Health. This is the largest academic hospital medicine division in Ontario, comprising over 50 physicians providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care.

Sinai Health is recognized as one of Canada’s leading academic health science organizations, integrating world-class clinical care, research, and education. Researchers at Sinai Health have access to a robust network of administrative, analytic, and methodological supports, including ethics and data.

Sinai Health is committed to diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons and all others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Leadership and Project Management

·         Serving as Co-Investigator, support Divisional studies evaluating hospital medicine interventions and system innovations using methods from quality improvement, implementation science, and health services research.

·         Support the designing, executing, and analyzing studies to advance research objectives.

·         Collaborating with other investigators and research groups, both within and outside the Division, to facilitate interdisciplinary research.

·         Data Analysis and Interpretation: Oversee or contribute to quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and integration.

2. Mentorship and Supervision

·         Mentoring junior investigators, including postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and research technicians, in their research projects and professional development.

·         Mentorship and Team Science: Engage with learners and staff within the Division to build research capacity and promote team-based inquiry.

3. Scientific Communication

·         Writing and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

·         Presenting research at scientific conferences, seminars, and other academic or industry forums.

·         Contributing to grant applications, grant reporting, and securing funding for research projects.

·         Knowledge Translation: Contribute to manuscripts, reports, and presentations for scientific, clinical, and policy audiences.

4.  Strategic Contribution

·         Participating in strategic planning and decision-making processes within the Division.

·         Program Development: Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and administrators to co-design and implement evidence-based approaches to care improvement and health equity.

·         Identifying new research opportunities and directions based on emerging scientific trends and technological advancements.

Qualifications

·         PhD in health services research, epidemiology, implementation science, quality improvement, or a related field.

·         Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish high-quality applied health research.

·         Strong understanding of healthcare delivery systems and/or hospital medicine.

·         Experience with mixed methods, implementation frameworks, or evaluation of clinical programs is considered an asset.

·         Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.

·         A collaborative and self-motivated researcher comfortable working with interdisciplinary teams.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/176738
- A cover letter outlining research interests and relevant experience.
- A curriculum vitae.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Employment at Sinai Health 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. 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. 

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department via email at kdudas@lunenfeld.ca.

We recognize 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 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.

All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Salary range: $91,000 to $103,000
 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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