Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biomedical research is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join their renowned Perioperative Care and Outcomes Research group. This role focuses on generating knowledge to enhance surgical care and improve postoperative outcomes through innovative, patient-centered strategies. As part of a highly productive team, you will coordinate research projects, train personnel, and engage in teaching opportunities, contributing to impactful research that shapes evidence-based practices in surgical care. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of surgical outcomes research and make a difference in patient care globally.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field with experience in outcomes research.
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of a PROM to assess recovery after surgery.
• Engage in teaching opportunities and present research findings.

Skills

Research Methodology

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Statistical Software

Data Management Tools

Job description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Introduction
We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the Perioperative Care and Outcomes Research (PCOR) group at the RI-MUHC Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). The main goal of PCOR is the generation of knowledge to support evidence-based surgical care and improve postoperative outcomes in Canada and worldwide. Our work capitalizes on established and emerging principles of outcomes research to (1) create innovative, patient-centered strategies to measure postoperative outcomes, (2) assess the comparative-effectiveness of contemporary interventions to enhance recovery, and (3) develop approaches to reduce harms associated with perioperative care interventions. PCOR is a highly productive and internationally renowned research group with a track record of important contributions to the field of surgical outcomes research (https://www.mcgill.ca/pcorlab/).

Responsibilities and Objectives

1. Work with the principal investigator to coordinate the development of a PROM to assess recovery after abdominal surgery (60%)
2. Train students and other research personnel (5%)
3. Liaise with external collaborators (5%)
4. Engage in management and administrative duties related to the research program (5%)
5. Assist with the preparation of reports, manuscripts and grant applications (10%)
6. Present work at internal, local, national, and international meetings (10%)
7. Engage in graduate and undergraduate teaching opportunities (5%)