Research Associate I - Medicine - Lawson Health Research Institute

Posting Period

Open:           July 25, 2024

Deadline:      August 8 , 2024

Non-Union

Job Summary

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. As one of Canada’s top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world.

The Research Associate (RA) will work within the inflammatory bowel disease clinical research group, led by Dr. Vipul Jairath. Multiple administrative and clinical trial datasets will be analyzed by the RA.  A range of study types and methodologies will be led by the RA, which will be written up and published in peer-reviewed journals. A major focus of this work will be related to analysis of population health datasets, administrative datasets, insurance datasets, as well as secondary analysis of multiple clinical trial datasets, publicly available under the Vivli and YODA platforms.

The candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Independently developing, planning, leading study protocols, analysis plans, conducting analyses, manuscript write up and submission under the direction of Dr. Jairath and his collaborators
• Lead, conduct and write up analysis of population health datasets, administrative datasets, insurance datasets, as well as secondary analysis of multiple clinical trial datasets
• Interpreting and writing results for oral presentation, reports and manuscripts for academic publication
• Assisting with REB applications, data sharing agreements and liaising with Lawson/external contract teams
• Assisting with grant applications, preparing budgets and updating CVs as necessary
• Coordinating projects and facilitating communication between investigators and research fellows/trainees

Rate of Pay:               To commensurate with experience

Hours of work:          37.5 hours per week

Duration:                   One year, renewable

Qualifications

•    PhD in Epidemiology, health services research, public health biostatistics or a related field required
•    Three years of experience in a health research environment
•    Strong, independent, statistical analytical skills and familiarity with major statistical programs
•    Extreme comfort when expected to produce high levels of output
•    Functions best in an environment that requires independence 
•    Understanding of health services research concepts, strong knowledge of data-analysis related to clinical trial data 
•    Ability to apply statistical and epidemiological methods/principles to health services research and clinical trial datasets
•    Experience working with a diverse team and building public health, research, academic, institutional or professional networks
•    Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and presentation skills
•    Ability to maintain strict confidence as required when interacting with stakeholders
•    Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
•    Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
•    Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

Immunization Requirements:  
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:  

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.