Research Associate (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025-15571

Position Profile: The Research Associate for the Primary Care Research Unit supports the research and education scholarship academic activities of the faculty and residents of the Department of Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Accountability: The Research Associate reports to the Chief, Department of Family & Community Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI), the research arm of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – a research hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto – is currently seeking candidate for a Full-Time Research Associate to support research and knowledge translation activities related to the broad area of primary care research in the Department of Family and Community Medicine Primary Care Research Unit (PCRU).

The PCRU conducts impact-oriented health services research to synthesize, generate, translate, adapt and directly apply scientific evidence in the design, delivery and evaluation of person and family-centered health and social care services. The primary role of the Research Associate is to provide support to the development and implementation of health services research projects within the Department of Family and Community Medicine and its learner’s priority research fields using strong project management and research skills.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with strengths in quantitative social and health services research. Experience with data analysis is necessary to succeed in the position. Additional experience with mixed methods, survey-based data collection and research ethical approvals are considered assets.

Summary of duties include (but not limited to):

Contributes to the conduct and reporting of qualitative & quantitative studies, including:

• Work closely with PCRU Research Coordinator to provide leadership/coordination and administrative support (i.e. scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, general clerical duties) to inter-professional research and education scholarship teams, faculty, and medical residents in the Department of Family & Community Medicine
• Participate in all stages of the research process, including:
  • Project planning and protocol development
  • Systematic literature reviews and environment scans
  • Preparation and editing of research ethics applications and grant applications
  • Research participant scheduling, data collection, data entry and database organization
  • • Query large datasets, conduct data analysis, and translate into effective data visualization to guide strategic decisions and support institute initiatives
    • Dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at scientific and lay meetings.
  • Support PCRU Research Coordinator and DFCM Chief in writing concept papers to support the implementation of strategic research priorities, the development of funding opportunities, and other documents as required
  • Comprehensive management of institute records (i.e. updating funding, grant, and publication databases)
  • Support institute communications by providing data/content for newsletter and social media
  • Assist with the hiring and training of research assistants
  • Prepare and maintain curriculum vitae for faculty
  • Schedule and coordinate appointments and meetings for faculty
  • Liaise with stakeholders to develop partnerships that support the DFCM’s research priorities
  • Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES:

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Psychology, or related health field/discipline with strong working methodological and statistical knowledge 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in health research
• Experience in academic literature reviews, research grant development and submission.
• A good understanding of research ethics (e.g., informed consent process), the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), and the Tri-Council Policy Statement about Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2) and experience preparing REB applications.
• Demonstrated involvement in research publications as an author
• Strong working knowledge of PC platforms (MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat) and digital scientific repositories (e.g. PubMed, Science Direct, reference manager software, COVIDENCE).
• Proficiency with survey platforms (e.g., REDCap), analytical programs (e.g., SAS, NVivo), and management software (e.g., Zotero) are assets.
• Previous experience with program evaluation and qualitative research an asset
• Ability to prioritize competing demands  and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization skills and interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written English communication skills
• Flexibility to work between Monday to Friday, both in-person and virtually.

The Research Associate will be mentored and encouraged to promote primary care research. They will be provided with an on-site workspace at Sunnybrook (Bayview Campus) in the PCRU (hybrid).