Senior Research Scientist - 19604

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; Híbrido; CAD 130.000 - 156.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Defined benefit pension

Full benefits from day one

Hybrid work environment

Descripción de la vacante

LRO Staffing is seeking a Senior Research Scientist for a not-for-profit national organization in physician assessment across Canada. You will lead a strategic research agenda, serve as Principal Investigator on high-impact projects, and help build research capacity and governance.

The role involves mentoring talent, disseminating findings, collaborating with academic and health-system partners, and ensuring rigorous ethics and governance, including REB submissions.

Formación

• PhD in Assessment or Health Professions Education.
• 8–10 years of independent health professions education research.
• Experience as Principal Investigator on multi-year programs.
• Strong publication record and ability to secure funding.
• English proficiency; French preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Design and lead quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research.
• Oversee study design, data collection and analysis.
• Serve as Principal Investigator on strategic initiatives.
• Disseminate results through publications and reports.
• Build partnerships with academic, regulatory and health-system organizations.
• Mentor talent and represent the organization nationally/internationally.

Conocimientos

Research leadership

Quantitative & qualitative methods

Scientific writing

Collaboration across organizations

English proficiency

Educación

PhD in Assessment or Health Professions Education

Herramientas

SAS

SPSS

Data management

Descripción del empleo

Senior Research Scientist-19604

Location

Job Type

Permanent

Pay Rate

$130,000 to $156,000

Date Added

November 10, 2026

Job ID

19604

About the Opportunity

Our not-for-profit client, a national organization in physician assessment, is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead a research and scholarship program that shapes how physicians are assessed, trained and supported across Canada. You will drive a strategic research agenda, serve as Principal Investigator on high-impact projects, build partnerships with academic, regulatory and health system organizations, and help build the organization’s research capacity, governance and culture of scholarship.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Design, lead and conduct quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research aligned with organizational priorities.
• Oversee study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting to ensure scientific rigour.
• Serve as Principal Investigator on strategic and complex research initiatives.
• Lead dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports and other knowledge products that inform practice and policy.
• Develop and lead the overall strategic research agenda, and identify emerging trends, opportunities, risks and partnerships
• Lead the research governance framework, processes and infrastructure, including Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions and compliance
• Support program evaluation, measurement and quality improvement, and translate findings into insights for decision-making and policy
• Mentor emerging talent and represent the organization nationally and internationally

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• PhD in Assessment or Health Professions Education
• 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience conducting independent research in health professions education, physician assessment, health services research, psychology or a related discipline
• Experience developing and leading multi-year strategic research programs and serving as Principal Investigator
• A strong publication record and experience obtaining research funding.
• Experience collaborating across organizations and overseeing the work of other contributors
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, with advanced skills in statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS) and data management
• Knowledge of program evaluation, psychometrics and assessment, ethical data handling, and Canadian physician assessment and licensure systems
• Excellent scientific writing and advanced oral and written English
• Preferred qualifications:
• Oral and written French

About the Job

• Salary: $130,000 to $156,000, plus a defined benefit pension and full benefits from day one
• Hybrid work environment

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.