Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Institute)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join a renowned research group focused on improving postoperative outcomes. This role involves coordinating innovative projects, training personnel, and engaging with collaborators to enhance surgical care. The successful candidate will contribute to impactful research and have opportunities for teaching and presenting findings at various levels. Join a vibrant team dedicated to advancing knowledge in perioperative care and outcomes research, making a significant difference in surgical practices worldwide.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is essential for this postdoctoral position.
• Strong research methodology and data analysis skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of a PROM to assess recovery after abdominal surgery.
• Train students and engage in management and administrative duties.

Skills

Research Methodology

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

PhD in a relevant field

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%)