Research Associate or Post-Doctoral Fellow - Hospital Supply Chain Resiliency

INSPIRE : Integrated Network for the Surveillance of Pathogens; Windsor; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health research organization in Windsor, Canada, is seeking a Research Associate or Post-Doctoral Fellow to develop strategies using disease surveillance data to enhance health sector supply chains. The ideal candidate will manage project activities, mentor trainees, and publish findings. Familiarity with Canadian healthcare systems and strong communication skills are essential. This position is remote with some travel required.

Qualifications

• Experience with health sector procurement and epidemiological data analysis.
• Proven ability to work as an effective team member.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that liaises with rural hospitals for analysis.
• Run simulations with SCAN Health.
• Analyze wastewater-based epidemiology data.

Skills

Familiarity with Ontario or Canadian healthcare systems

Knowledge of general supply chain management

Advanced written and oral communication skills

Proven ability to work independently

Experience with Ontario health system data

Proficiency with software for virtual teams

Education

PhD or other terminal degree in relevant field

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

Research Associate or Post-Doctoral Fellow - Hospital Supply Chain Resiliency

Join to apply for the Research Associate or Post-Doctoral Fellow - Hospital Supply Chain Resiliency role at INSPIRE: Integrated Network for the Surveillance of Pathogens.

The Research Associate will lead a research initiative to develop proactive strategies using disease surveillance data to inform health sector supply chains and procurement. The ideal candidate will be familiar with hospital administration and health sector procurement and demonstrate competency in the analysis of epidemiological data. The position is remote (some travel may be required).

Responsibilities

1. Project Management and Coordination:
   • Lead a team that will liaise with rural hospitals as part of a retrospective analysis to bridge disease surveillance (wastewater surveillance data) with health sector supply chains and procurement.
   • Run simulations with SCAN Health and their hospital partners.
   • Analyze and interpret wastewater-based epidemiology data to identify trends that may affect hospital operations (e.g., surges in respiratory or gastrointestinal illness).
2. Training and Knowledge Translation:
   • Mentor trainees and co-op students.
3. Collect and Report Metrics:
   • Prepare and submit reports and peer-reviewed publications for academic and operational audiences.
   • Collect and report on metrics.

Reporting

This position will report to the INSPIRE Director, Dr. Mike McKay.

Qualifications

Required

• Familiarity with Ontario or Canadian healthcare systems.
• Knowledge of general supply chain management.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with a high level of initiative.
• Experience with Ontario health system data (e.g., ICES, CIHI, GEMINI datasets).
• Proven ability to work as an effective team member.
• Proficiency with software packages supporting virtual teams, learning, communications, and analytics.

Preferred

• PhD or other terminal degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in R, SAS, or Python.

INSPIRE Overview

Funded by the Canada Biomedical Research Fund (CBRF), INSPIRE: Integrated Network for the Surveillance of Pathogens aims to increase resilience in Canada’s pandemic response by bringing together scholars, policy experts, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders across Southwestern Ontario. INSPIRE focuses on wastewater surveillance to alert Canadians to pathogens of pandemic potential and integrates this into policy to safeguard borders and secure biomedical supply chains.

Equity Statement

Individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply, including ethnic, religious, sexual, disability, and gender minorities, as well as first-generation university students. Those who have faced obstacles hindering their education and productivity are encouraged to mention their challenges in their cover letter.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials to [e-mail] by August 15, 2025, at 5 PM:

• Cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.

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