Post-Doctoral Fellow (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Temporary Full-Time 2026-18988

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, through the Holland Bone & Joint Program at Sunnybrook Research Institute, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate to advance our Expert Surgical Teams project. You will lead day-to-day operations of a collaborative research team, mentor students and residents, and collaborate with clinical champions and researchers.

The role involves developing grants and study protocols, building assessment tools and training interventions, analyzing data for

Qualifications

• PhD in health professions assessment/education or related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities.
• Experience with research protocols and human participants.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis (SPSS, R, NVivo).
• Experience with qualitative/mixed methods in healthcare training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate study protocols and grants.
• Lead development and evaluation of assessment tools and training interventions.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data for publications and presentations.
• Mentor trainees and research staff while working independently.
• Facilitate continuity across research projects.
• Present at national and international conferences.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Mentoring trainees

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in health professions assessment/education or related field

Tools

SPSS

R

NVivo

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• A PhD (received in past 5 years) in health professions assessment and/or education, human factors, or a related field


• 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