Research Associate (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Regular Full-Time 2026-18989

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Holland Bone & Joint Program at Sunnybrook Research Institute, affiliated with the University of Toronto, seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate to advance our Expert Surgical Teams project. You will lead day-to-day operations, collaborate with clinical champions and trainees, and mentor staff in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities include grant/protocol development, assessment tool creation and data analysis for publications, and presenting findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in health professions assessment and/or education, human factors, or a related field; or a clinician/allied health professional with a master’s and academic focus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, and adapt to shifting priorities and timelines.
• Experience preparing research protocols and conducting research with human participants.
• Proficiency in organizing, managing, coding, and analyzing quantitative data (SPSS, R, NVivo).
• Experience with qualitative/mixed methods research, health professions training or human factors engineering in healthcare settings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a dynamic research team.
• Develop and evaluate assessment tools and training interventions.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data for publications and presentations.
• Mentor trainees and research staff; facilitate continuity of projects.
• Present findings at national and international conferences.

Skills

PhD in health professions assessment/‑

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Research protocol development

Quantitative data analysis

Education

PhD in health professions assessment/education or human factors

Master’s with academic focus (clinician/allied health)

Tools

SPSS

R

NVivo

Job description

Job Overview

The Holland Bone & Joint Program at Sunnybrook Research Institute (fully affiliated with the University of Toronto) is seeking an energetic and engaged Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate to work on our Expert Surgical Teams project. This initiative aims to improve patient care by enhancing how multidisciplinary teams work together in the operating room. Using a data driven approach, the project includes assessment, education, human factors, and quality improvement. The candidate will lead the day-to-day operations of a dynamic and collegial research team (overseen by Dr. Markku Nousiainen and Dr. Cari Whyne). This includes collaboration with clinical champions, graduate students, residents and medical students, with opportunities for direct mentorship and independent research. As the project expands, there is increasing opportunity for global collaboration in the building of expert surgical teams.

Summary of Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Work on the development of grants and study protocols.
• Lead the development and evaluation of assessment tools and training interventions.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data in preparation for publication and presentation.
• Work independently and mentor trainees (graduate students, surgical residents) and research staff.
• Facilitate and ensure continuity in research projects.
• Present at national and international conferences.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• A PhD in health professions assessment and/or education, human factors, or a related field; or a clinician or allied health professional with a minimum of a master’s degree and with an academic focus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, and adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Experience preparing research protocols and conducting research with human participants
• Proficiency in organizing, managing, coding, and analyzing quantitative data (SPSS, R, NVivo)
• Experience with qualitative / mixed methods research, health professions training or human factors engineering as it applies to healthcare settings would be an asset