Postdoctoral researcher (Research Institute)

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

Job summary

Join a prestigious research institute as a qualitative researcher to lead a vital project focused on enhancing kidney care systems in the face of climate change. This role offers the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and collaborate with stakeholders across Canada and internationally. You will design the study, manage data collection and analysis, and disseminate knowledge to improve disaster preparedness for kidney patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have the skills to drive impactful research, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in qualitative research and strong communication skills required.
• Master's degree preferred for leading research projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the vulnerability and adaptation assessment project.
• Design the study, obtain ethics approval, and manage data collection.

Skills

Qualitative Research

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Study Design

Education

Master's Degree 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).

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
7. Collaborating with investigators from across Canada and several international participating centers
8. Submitting abstracts to relevant congresses and institutional seminars