Postdoctoral researcher (Research Institute)

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced qualitative researcher with excellent communication skills to lead a project entitled “Resilient Kidney Care Systems: Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change and Disasters in Canada”

Natural and human-caused disasters have increased in scope and frequency and people living with kidney diseases are uniquely vulnerable. Our background work has highlighted gaps in disaster preparedness in the kidney community and we have developed a framework in disaster risk reduction and management. We now want to operationalize this framework.

The project will entail conducting a vulnerability and adaptation assessment of existing kidney care systems, obtaining input from all stakeholders and helping conduct a consensus conference. The majority of the work will be conducted virtually.

Role

The student's role will be leading all aspects of this work and they will be supported by a research assistant and a lab assistant or Master’s student.

General Duties

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to designing the study, ethics approval, recruitment, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation and knowledge dissemination. They will collaborate with investigators from across Canada and several international participating centers and will be supported by our team. They will be expected to submit abstracts to relevant congresses and institutional seminars.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: PhD

Field of Study: Social science, environmental health, policy or related

Must demonstrate experience in qualitative research methods and approaches

Required Skills

• Fluent in English
• Ability to speak other languages is an asset
• Must be experienced in use of NVivo or similar software
• Meticulous organization skills and excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate evidence of being an excellent collaborator and team player
• Demonstration of research productivity is an asset
• Demonstrated evidence of research productivity
  
  

Additional information

Status: Full time

Schedule: Flexible

Site: Glen Site, but majority of the research will be conducted virtually

A Postdoctoral fellow is a full-time student currently enrolled in a Canadian University program. The individual must have recently been awarded (within 5 years) a PhD or equivalent. The Postdoctoral fellow will receive a stipend or a bursary from a professor’s grant for research activities that will be performed on a full-time basis. All benefits are administered by the University under which they are registered.

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [email protected]