Research Associate

3 days ago


Toronto, Canada St. Michael's Hospital Full time

At the Upstream Lab, our research is driven by the desire to promote health equity and address social determinants of health. The Upstream Lab aims to improve the health and well-being of patients by driving upstream action on social determinants, and support the integration of upstream prevention approaches within primary healthcare in Canada and beyond. A core part of our work is conducting randomized controlled trials. The CanTreatCOVID study is an adaptive platform trial to evaluate the out-patient therapeutics for COVID.

We are currently looking for a **Full-time **Research Associate** to lead the knowledge synthesis and translation component of the CanTreatCOVID study, and support reviews and knowledge translation efforts within the Upstream Lab. This position will report directly to the principal investigator.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Providing overall support and coordination to scientist in executing and overseeing research studies
- Develop a living review of evidence to support study objectives for COVID treatments and studies in Upstream Lab
- Support initiation of new research projects, including development of research proposal and protocols
- Analyze and Interpret results, and draw conclusions for review and incorporate into reports/presentations
- Critically appraise/edit manuscripts and proposals of trainees, students etc.
- Oversee the submission and approval of protocols and amendments to the institutional research ethics board and all other impacted departments
- Ensure project goals, objectives and deliverables are met within the required timeline, proactively manage changes in study scope, identify potential risks, and devising/implementing contingency plans
- Independently collect, tabulate and analyze study related data
- Maintaining communication and supporting knowledge exchange between team members distributed across several provinces
- Preparing manuscripts for publication in collaboration with the Principal Investigators and team members.
- Liaise with investigators, administrative staff, sponsors, and clinical trials staff and develop excellent communication strategies
- Develop strategic alliances with outside parties
- Represent Unity Health at committees, scientific meetings, advisory boards etc.
- Chair research group meetings
- Lead authorship and/or co-authorship of journal articles; responsible for academic output of research studies
- Plan long term strategies for the research program
- Developing awareness raising publicity materials for the trial, targeted to the academic community and population pool of interest.

The positions are funded for one year with a chance of extension.

**Qualifications**
- PhD or MD in related discipline
- Demonstrate relevant experience in clinical research
- Demonstrate experience with research synthesis, knowledge translation, and publications
- Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills
- Supervisory and mentorship experience, an asset
- Proven ability to learn new skills. Superior organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Professionalism and self-motivation
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure, and excellent attention to detail

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