Research Associate

Date Posted:
01/16/2026

Req ID:
46640

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Dentistry

Department:
Faculty of Dentistry

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:
59101

Existing Vacancy:
Yes

Description
About Us
Exciting new advances and global challenges are radically reshaping the field of dentistry. Our vision at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto is to not just address and respond to these changes – but to thoughtfully and conscientiously shape the field of the future.

With our robust and comprehensive educational training programs (DDS, MSc, PhD degrees, IDAPP and other specialty programs), our emphasis on community outreach and care, and our internationally known and interdisciplinary research mission, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto continues to earn its reputation as one of the top dental schools in North America. Throughout more than 150 years of dental education -- the oldest, largest and most comprehensive training program in Canada -- we have striven to graduate the highest quality of students while providing the public the highest standards of care.

We are driving by our vision to improve health by advancing dentistry through inspired leadership, innovation, and excellence in education, research and practice.

Overview
The Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for a
Research Associate (Limited Term)
to support a diverse portfolio of research projects within the discipline of Dental Public Health, including clinical trials, population-based surveys, systematic and scoping reviews, and health services research. This position is full-time and grant-term. The initial appointment is for (1) year.

The position involves close collaboration with faculty investigators and interdisciplinary research teams and contributes to the generation of high-quality evidence to inform oral health policy, practice, and education.

The successful candidate will play a key role across all stages of the research process, including study design support, data collection and management, quantitative and qualitative analysis, literature synthesis, and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication. This role is well suited to an individual with advanced training in dental public health research methodologies and a strong interest in applied, policy-relevant research.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation, and coordination of multiple research projects, including clinical trials, observational studies, surveys, and evidence syntheses
• Assist with data collection activities, including participant recruitment, survey administration, and clinical or administrative data abstraction
• Perform data cleaning, management, and statistical analyses using appropriate software (e.g., REDCap, SPSS, Stata, R)
• Conduct literature searches and contribute to systematic, scoping, and narrative reviews following established methodological standards
• Interpret research findings in collaboration with faculty investigators
• Prepare and contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and grant-related documents, including submission to peer-reviewed journals
• Support research ethics submissions, protocol amendments, and regulatory documentation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, trainees, and research staff to ensure timely project deliverables
• Participate in knowledge translation activities, including presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications

Qualifications

• PhD in Dentistry, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, or a closely related field, with a Masters in Dental Public Health
• DDS/DMD degree
• 5-years experience in conducting and supporting dental public health research, including clinical trials and population-based studies
• Strong quantitative research skills, including experience with statistical analysis and data management
• Experience conducting literature reviews and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
• Experience with research ethics processes and regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment

Please Note

• This is a one (1) year term position.

Closing Date:
01/26/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
Research Associate

Appointment Type
: Grant - Term

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone
R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $53,520 - $100,350

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

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