Postdoctoral Fellowship in Implementation Science

6 days ago

Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Implementation Science

Department

Therapeutics Initiative | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics | Faculty of Medicine (Colin Dormuth)

Posting End Date

September 25, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Mar 14, 2025

The expected pay range for this position is $5,000 - $6,666.66 per month.

Description:
The Therapeutics Initiative at the University of British Columbia seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) postdoctoral fellow for an initial appointment of 1 year with the possibility of renewal. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research in the areas of Implementation Science and be expected to lead stakeholder engagement related to healthcare systems change management. The fellow will also need experience in qualitative research and mixed-methods for evaluation of Implementation in healthcare systems. The fellow will work on projects related to reducing low-value laboratory testing in hospitals in British Columbia and on projects related to deprescribing of potentially unnecessary medications.

Drs. Ambasta, Dormuth, and Thompson are members of the Therapeutics Initiative

), which provides expert independent evidence on healthcare interventions. Dr. Thompson also co-leads


The primary activities of the Postdoctoral Research Fellow include:

- Leading stakeholder engagement with healthcare professionals in hospitals across BC along with community and public partners
- Leading Implementation of an intervention bundle across hospitals to reduce laboratory test over-use.
- Leading and/or assisting with qualitative research (interviews, data analysis)
- Writing research abstracts, summary reports, and scientific articles, and submitting articles to peer-reviewed journals;
- Presenting study results to the scientific community at national and international conferences;
- Identifying and pursuing secondary research projects and research funding; and
- Collaborating with other research teams.

Qualifications:

- Demonstrated skills in Implementation Science and leading health systems change
- Demonstrated skills in qualitative research.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement and patient/public involvement in research
- Education/training and experience in qualitative research
- Excellent communication skills, including strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills;
- High-level conceptual, analytical, and critical appraisal skills; and
- Demonstrated initiative and willingness to work closely with members of a research team.

Duration and Salary:
Application
Interested individuals should send their curriculum vitae with all relevant employment and academic experience; 1-2 writing samples (publications or thesis chapter); and a cover letter, noting research experience and interest in the position.

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