Research Analyst (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025-14136

Role Summary

The Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking a full-time Research Analyst (User-Centered Design Specialist) to support Dr. Natalie Coburn in designing and developing patient-centered digital health tools. This individual will join an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and patients working on a suite of web-based platforms aimed at improving the cancer care experience. Responsibilities include translating clinical and research objectives into accessible digital experiences through user-centered design, prototyping, usability testing, and iterative development. The successful candidate will also contribute to academic publications, grant proposals, and patient engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead user-centered design of web-based tools for cancer patients, care partners, and healthcare providers
• Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and patients to translate research objectives into accessible digital experiences
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to shape web platform architecture and functionality
• Build and maintain web platforms in Webflow
• Design and conduct usability testing with key project stakeholders
• Mentor research staff on patient engagement and design practices
• Manage ongoing evaluation and iterative improvements of digital tools
• Prepare manuscripts, grant proposals, presentations, and patient engagement reports
• Develop feature backlogs, design roadmaps, and strategic plans to drive long-term growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Design, Health Sciences, Computer Science); advanced training or certification in UX or related disciplines an asset
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in research, healthcare design, or digital product development, ideally within a clinical or academic setting
• Demonstrated expertise in UX design, user journey mapping, and accessibility standards
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for building and refining web-based tools
• Experience conducting user interviews, usability testing, or stakeholder consultations in healthcare or sensitive populations an asset
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams

How to Apply
Please submit the following documents as a single PDF file:

• A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience
• Your resume
• A portfolio or sample of design work (if available)

We thank all candidates for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.