Research Analyst II

Job Posting #: 928792

Union: Non Union

Site: Toronto General Hospital Research Institute

Department: Education Technology and Innovation

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Salary Range: $30.72 - $38.40 hourly. To Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Status: Temporary Full Time

# of vacancies: 2 (one 12 month contract and one 6 months contract)

Posting Date: February 9, 2024

Closing Date: March 8, 2024

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Position Summary

We are looking for a Research Analyst II with an interest in conducting research on health education, and a passion for improving healthcare through technology.

Our mission at Digital Compassion Lab is to change healthcare delivery for all by designing and evaluating thoughtful digital technologies that are compassionate and empower people. We work tirelessly with local and international minds from multidisciplinary areas like education, design, technology, informatics, and health fields to transform health systems around the globe.

Embedded within Toronto General Hospital (University Health Network), we are a part of one of the largest medical research centres in North America and have unparalleled access to insights from those who use our healthcare system the most - patients and their clinicians. Due to this unique positioning and our vast skill set, our work is making an impact right now in the areas of adoption of artificial intelligence, knowledge management approaches to promote continuing professional development, and compassionate care delivery when using digital technologies.

As an integral member of the Digital Compassion Lab, your core responsibilities are: providing research support across numerous, ongoing studies; coordinating qualitative studies, including measuring and communicating study status and risks throughout the research lifecycle; conducting literature reviews and needs assessments; recruiting and consenting study participants to join research projects and supporting them through the process; supporting data collection activities, including interviewing and facilitating focus groups; conducting qualitative analyses; assisting in writing grant proposals and preparing research ethics board applications; building and fostering relationships with internal and external research stakeholders to set goals, communicate expectations, and identify new opportunities; performing cross-functional duties as assigned or requested, and performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Duties

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing research support across numerous, ongoing studies.
• Coordinating qualitative studies, including measuring and communicating study status and risks throughout the research lifecycle.
• Conducting literature reviews and needs assessments.
• Recruiting and consenting study participants to join research projects and supporting them through the process.
• Supporting data collection activities, including interviewing and facilitating focus groups;
• conducting qualitative analyses.
• Assisting in writing grant proposals and preparing research ethics board applications.
• Building and fostering relationships with internal and external research stakeholders to set goals, communicate expectations, and identify new opportunities.
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned or requested, and performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

  Qualifications

  • At minimum, a Bachelors Degree, preferably a Masters Degree in a health-related field (e.g., health sciences, public health, health informatics, psychology, health education, nursing, occupational therapy)
  • At minimum, (3) years of related experience in a research environment; preferably as an integral part of a research team in an analyst or coordinator capacity
  • Experience with qualitative methodology and analysis
  • Experience supporting health research projects from initial grant application through to manuscript preparation for publication preferred
  • Ability to be resourceful, learn quickly, change directions, and navigate complex decision making in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
  • Attention to detail, organized, and thorough with a desire for continuous improvements
  • Strong interpersonal skills, focused on building relationships, and working in a collaborative environment with diverse, cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and strong presentations skills
  • Familiarity with theories of digital health evaluation, IDEAA (inclusivity, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism), and co-design is an asset

    Why join UHN?

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

    • Competitive offer packages
    • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
    • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
    • A flexible work environment
    • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
    • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

      Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.