Postdoctoral researcher (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institute is seeking an experienced qualitative researcher to lead a vital project aimed at enhancing kidney care systems in the face of climate change. This innovative role involves conducting vulnerability assessments, collaborating with stakeholders, and operationalizing a framework for disaster risk reduction. The successful candidate will work closely with a supportive team, engage with national and international investigators, and contribute to knowledge dissemination through abstracts and seminars. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare resilience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading qualitative research projects and excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of disaster risk reduction frameworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the study on kidney care systems.
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Qualitative Research

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Ethics Approval Processes

Education

Master's Degree

PhD in a related 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).

Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced qualitative researcher with excellent communication skills to lead a project entitled “Resilient Kidney Care Systems: Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change and Disasters in Canada.”

Natural and human-caused disasters have increased in scope and frequency, and people living with kidney diseases are uniquely vulnerable. Our background work has highlighted gaps in disaster preparedness in the kidney community, and we have developed a framework in disaster risk reduction and management. We now want to operationalize this framework.

The project will entail conducting a vulnerability and adaptation assessment of existing kidney care systems, obtaining input from all stakeholders, and helping conduct a consensus conference. The majority of the work will be conducted virtually.

Role
The student's role will be leading all aspects of this work, and they will be supported by a research assistant and a lab assistant or Master’s student.

General Duties

1. Designing the study
2. Obtaining ethics approval
3. Recruitment
4. Data collection and analysis
5. Manuscript preparation
6. Knowledge dissemination

They will collaborate with investigators from across Canada and several international participating centers and will be supported by our team. They will be expected to submit abstracts to relevant congresses and institutional seminars.