Research Scientist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Alzheimer Society Full time

**Alzheimer Society of Canada**

**The Alzheimer Society’s **vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to promote research.

**OUR VALUES**

Collaboration Accountability Respect Excellence

**Research Scientist**

**Reports to**: Chief Research & Knowledge Translation and Exchange Officer

**Supervises**: N/A

**Job Summary**

The Research Scientist will be involved in research development, from conceptualizing to completion, contributing to the achievement of the organization's strategic objectives, and delivering on the Mission, Vision, and Values. This position is responsible for overseeing research operations for portfolios of ongoing research projects and/or major research projects. The Research Scientist independently conducts and coordinates complex projects. In addition, devises new procedures and protocols requiring an understanding of associated technical fields in the health and data sciences fields. They will support the direction of scientific research conducted by ASC and initiatives to meet the Alzheimer Society’s strategic goals and to improve quality of life for people living with dementia.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Accountabilities**:

- Develops and oversees practice change protocols, providing implementation science expertise, working with critical stakeholders and evaluating relevant metrics to report on the impact of those projects.
- Designs and implements research programs to advance knowledge in the area of Alzheimer and dementia.
- Provides information and support to internal and external stakeholders seeking information and/or offering products and ideas for implementation, assisting across the possible life cycle of an implementation project from initial concept to final report.
- Applies for and manages research grants as needed in accordance with sponsor requirements.
- Seeks new research opportunities and leads or participates in the development of new projects and proposals, including those regarding issues related to the implementation of practice change strategies and monitoring.
- Reviews and analyzes data from a variety of data sources including those generated by programs and gaining access to other population-level data sources.
- Conducts quantitative and qualitative needs assessments to assist in prioritizing practice change efforts, and provide analyses of data from survey studies assessing psychosocial characteristics.
- Analyze and document results, or oversee documentation submit results and analysis to scientific publications as well as for policy-focused reports.
- Carries out literature reviews and environmental scans to inform the development of practice change projects, program development, and to inform policy.
- Collaborates with a wide network of experts while also being involved with research initiated by or for ASC.
- Supports partnerships to leverage investments and increase impact.
- Prepares data for leadership reports, scientific presentations, and publications.
- Develop & strengthen relationships with the dementia research community and ASC.
- Leads the adoption of data science within the organization and a research-to-KTE-to-advocacy approach.
- Directs research according to the mission and strategic goals of the Alzheimer Society.
- Reinforces the Alzheimer Society as the "go-to" organization for cutting edge research and evidence informed information about Alzheimer’s, dementia and their impact on people living with dementia.

**Operational Accountabilities**:

- Well established with the ability to initiate, develop, conduct the research, and publish all research projects end to end.
- Expected to communicate with their colleagues about their scientific research as required.
- Work closely with the Director, Research, Knowledge Translation and Exchange and Chief Research & Knowledge Translation and Exchange (KTE) Officer to support the findings to help create a compelling case for support for scientific research; communicate that vision to diverse audiences.
- Proven expertise in their area of research.

**Job Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Doctoral level education or Master’s degree and experience in sciences, social sciences or health sciences or equivalent.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

**Experience**:

- At least three years of practical experience as an independent scientist related to this role.
- Scientific research experience, preferably in an implementation science or similar field.
- Experience with the translation of research into practice.
- Expert interpersonal, technical, scientific and communications skills (written/oral).
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills in choosing best protocol/adapting procedures to meet changing needs.
- Strong academic record in all the designated areas. Aca

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