Translational Research Scientist in Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics (non-clinical)

Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital seeks a Translational Research Scientist to develop innovative research in Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics. The role involves collaboration with clinicians and researchers to enhance the understanding of care models for older adults. Ideal candidates hold a PhD, have postdoctoral experience, and demonstrate a commitment to academic diversity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated productive post-doctoral career with peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in geriatrics, ageing, and caregiving research preferred.
• Experience in supervising graduate trainees.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent research program focused on geriatrics and family caregiving.
• Apply for competitive grant funding to support scholarly work.
• Contribute to the academic mission by providing mentorship.

Skills

Qualitative methodologies

Patient and family caregiver research engagement

Mixed- and multi-methods

Education

PhD

Job description

Department : Department of Medicine, Geriatrics

Position : Translational Research Scientist in Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics (non-clinical)

POSITION TITLE Translational Research Scientist in Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics (non-clinical) DEPARTMENT Department of Medicine, Geriatrics,Sinai Health (Mount Sinai Hospital) EMPLOYMENT TYPE Regular Full-time ( fixed 5 years) HOURS OF WORK 37.5 hours per week EMPLOYEE GROUP Non-Union REPORTS TO

Position Description

Talented PhD scientists with relevant postdoctoral experience are invited to apply for an independent research scientist position focused on geriatrics, ageing, family caregiving, and patient- and family-centered models of care. The successful candidate will be granted the Translational Clinical Scientist status at Sinai Health, in the Department of Medicine. The appointment as a Translational Research Scientist is an initial fixed term of 5 years.

We seek an applicant who will develop an innovative, outstanding and independent program combining clinical and translational research on advancing the understanding of the experiences and support needs of older adults with complex health needs, their caregivers, and their clinicians with an end goal of optimizing the health and well-being of older adults across the continuum of care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate their ability to conduct research effectively in collaboration with geriatrician clinician scientists, educators, quality improvement experts, and multidisciplinary researchers.

The successful candidate will join the Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics Program at Mount Sinai Hospital, as part of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Sinai Health and the University Health Network. The Section of Geriatric Medicine at Sinai Health and the University Health Network is one of the largest and most academically productive hospital-based group of geriatricians, nurses and allied health professionals in Canada. Mount Sinai Hospital is part of Sinai Health, a fully-affiliated teaching hospital with the University of Toronto and is also associated with the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, an institute of international recognition in research.

The successful applicant must also be eligible for a Status-Only faculty appointment in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the minimum rank of Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. They will be expected to secure an appointment to the School of Graduate Studies, and an affiliation with any relevant research institute at the University Health Network (reflecting that the Section of Geriatric Medicine is within the Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Sinai Health and the University Health Network).

The successful candidate will be expected to apply for competitive grant funding and salary support awards to support their scholarly work. As a non-clinical member of the Section of Geriatric Medicine, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of our Section, including providing mentorship and supervision to learners where appropriate.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should hold a relevant PhD and have demonstrated a productive post-doctoral career defined by their record of relevant peer-reviewed publications and evidence of external funding. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in geriatrics, ageing and caregiving research. The applicant should have extensive experience in qualitative methodologies including co-design and grounded theory; participatory action research and patient and family caregiver research engagement; knowledge synthesis including meta-analysis, scoping reviews and systematic reviews; mixed- and multi-methods and quantitative observational studies. The applicant should further have experience in supervising graduate trainees. Experience in managing research projects including associated finances is a plus.

Sinai Health is strongly committed to diversity within their community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Sinai Health recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to explain any personal circumstances in order to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Search committee members have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of, career interruptions in their assessments.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted via Interfolio at URLhttps : / / apply.interfolio.com / 169192

Applications should include :

• A one-page structured summary that includes : A) a brief education / training history; B) a summary of the applicant’s most important research contributions (up to five), and C) an abstract of the research plan
• A research statement highlighting the proposed research program (not exceeding 3 pages, including figures)
• Contact information for three references

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DIVERSITY STATEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people / people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department via email [e-mail] .

We recognize that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to explain any personal circumstances to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Search committee members have been instructed to give careful consideration to and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions in their assessments.

All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

COLLECTION OF EQUITY DATA

As part of your application, you may be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey directly on the Interfolio site. This form is voluntary, and any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by the search committee. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes as part of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

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