The primary interest of this group includes cancer health services research studying processes, structures and outcomes of care using Ontario health administrative data. This will be a two-year position, affiliated with ICES, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Epidemiology or Health Services Research, with an interest in pursuing a full-time career in academia. This fellowship opportunity is intended to provide the candidate with additional experience in research, as well as mentorship, prior to the commencement of their academic career. The successful candidate will be responsible primarily for conducting and facilitating oncologic health services-related research projects and studies. This may include assisting with research protocol development, performing data analysis, aiding with the preparation and publication of manuscripts, and assisting with grant applications, among other research activities.
Grant Supported Projects:
Epidemiology of Medically Assisted Death in Cancer
Patient Reported Outcomes (ESAS) and Cost/Survival
Self-Harm Events in Cancer Patients; Incidence, Predictors, Cost and Survival
COVID-19 and Cancer; Incidence, Disparities, Access to Care, Health Care Utilization and Innovative Models of Care
Essential Qualifications:
PhD in Epidemiology or Health Services Research
Demonstrated interest/prior experience in health services research and clinical epidemiology
Strong and thorough understanding of research design, research methodology, data analysis, and biostatistics
Advanced experience with statistical software packages (e.g. SAS, SPSS. R)
Evidence of preparation and publication of manuscripts
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Self-motivated and takes initiative
Ability to move between independent and collaborative work as required
Interest and willingness to contribute to trainee supervision
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae, brief description of research experience and interests, and contact information for three referees in one PDF to: [email protected]
We thank you in advance for your interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application screening will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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