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Union: Non-Union
Site: KITE Research Institute
Department: KITE Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: V0:90
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $63,963 - $79,954 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: November 30, 2024

Position Summary
Toronto Rehab, a leading rehabilitation research and care facility, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Furlan. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and educators to develop and update materials for guideline implementation. The candidate will gain skills in implementation science, continuing medical education, and the appropriate use of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain.

Duties

• Coordinate the activities to update an online course for opioid prescribers in Canada
• Collaborate with experts to ensure the course content is evidence-based and meets educational standards
• Develop instructional materials, including presentations, handouts, and online modules
• Coordinate with the instructional design team to ensure effective delivery of course content
• Assist in the writing and editing of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings to support manuscript development
• Collaborate with research teams to ensure timely submission of manuscripts
• Support the preparation of grant applications, including drafting sections, reviewing proposals, and ensuring alignment with funding agency guidelines
• Assist in identifying funding opportunities relevant to the research team's work
• Collaborate with the team to develop project budgets and timelines for grant proposals

• PhD must be obtained within the previous 5 years in a relevant field (e.g., Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health, Medical Education, Pharmacy, or Medical Sciences)
• Strong background in course development and instructional design
• Proven experience in academic writing, particularly in manuscript and grant preparation
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.