Research Associate I

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University Health Network Full time

POSITION: Research Associate I, Institute of Cancer Research, CIHR

Reports to**:Scientific Director and Assistant Director, Institute of Cancer Research, CIHR

DEPARTMENT: Research

COMPENSATION: $34.12 per hour to $42.65 per hour

STATUS: 1.0 FTE Permanent Full-time

**University Health Network (UHN) **is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of **Research Associate **I **in our Princess Margaret Cancer Center**.**
- Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning_

The University Health Network, where _“above all else the needs of patients come first”_, encompasses **Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. **The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of _“Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”_, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN's five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

**Position Overview**:
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), headquartered at the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is one of the thirteen institutes of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). ICR enhances ongoing cancer research by creating new cancer research programs, and by coordinating Canada-wide cancer research efforts supported by different national and provincial agencies.

As part of the ICR Team, the Research Associate will be responsible for providing strategic support and fostering and promoting programs and initiatives under the general direction of the ICR Scientific Director and Assistant Director. The ICR Research Associate must have scientific training, highly developed analytical skills, outstanding written and oral communication skills, and have the ability to learn new skills and adapt to a fast-paced environment. The position requires highly developed problem-solving skills, discretion, discernment, and confidentiality.

The position is located at the ICR office at UHN. Some travel will be required for event/meeting support, and may require some evening or weekend work.

**Summary of Key Responsibilities (Job functions include but are not limited to)**:

- Provide administrative support and coordination to ICR staff, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials (e.g., meeting minutes, scientific reports), and general clerical duties.
- Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans in support of institute initiatives, acquiring data for Ministerial requests, and preparing publications.
- Query large datasets, conduct data analysis, and translate into effective data visualization to guide strategic decisions and support institute initiatives.
- Develop briefing notes and slide decks for the Scientific Director and Assistant Director.
- Comprehensive management of institute records, updating the funding database, internal and external stakeholders list, grant reviewers list, etc.
- Provide expertise in optimizing existing data management systems and processes.
- Support the Assistant Director and Scientific Director in writing concept papers and business cases to support the implementation of strategic research priorities, the development of funding opportunities, and other documents as required.
- Support the Assistant Director in drafting funding announcements and increasing awareness of programs and funding opportunities.
- Assist in conducting relevance reviews, project validation, and procuring reviewers for ICR funding opportunities.
- Participate in peer reviews and CIHR committees and working groups, as required.
- Liaise with stakeholders to develop partnerships that support ICR research priorities.
- Support institute communications by providing data/content for newsletters and social media.
- Remain current on research by attending workshops and scientific meetings, as required (some travel may be requir



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