Staff Scientist 2

Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.This is a regular full-time staff position for highly experienced individuals who conduct scientific research outside the academic stream. Performs the same duties as the Staff Scientist 1 but is a more seasoned scientist working with greater independence and/or specialization. Typical candidates are individuals with experience as a Staff Scientist 1; and individuals who have gained experience at external organizations and who meet the required qualification criteria. Role Summary In consultation with the Principal Investigator (PI) and working under the PI’s guidance, these positions coordinate and participate in scientific research projects.

Duties/Accountabilities

• Plans, coordinates and participates in scientific research projects.
• Evaluates research data, revises techniques and develops new methods and approaches to solve scientific problems.
• Compiles, formats and submits project results to PI’s on a regular basis.
• Organizes data, uses data to write and submit publications.
• Writes grants to secure funding in support of research projects when permitted by funding agency, and when supported by the Department.
• Notifies Principal Investigator of issues related to laboratory protocols and experimental designs and recommends solutions.
• Works with department administration to monitor and report on project budget and expenditures to ensure prudent use of financial resources.
• Sources funding opportunities and provides input into writing research proposal and developing budget for grant applications.
• Conducts regular literature reviews relating to research areas. Contributes intellectual and scientific input to manuscripts for publications. Presents research findings at national and/or international conferences.
• Oversees training and orientation, assigns work and monitors performance of staff and students and participates in the recruitment and selection of new staff.
• Facilitates constructive and collaborative relationships with both the Principal Investigator and internal and external research partners.
  
  

Qualifications

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field plus seven (7) years of recent, relevant research experience.</job_