Postdoctoral Fellow - TRAIL Lab

at  Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 8,500 families annually.
Our vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. Providing both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.
Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 8,500 families annually.
Our vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. Providing both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.
Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent PhD in Sociology, Rehabilitation or Health Sciences, Psychology, Occupational Science, Disability Studies, or related field
• Strong academic record and previous research experience (including publications) preferred
• Experience with quantitative and/or survey data analysis and REDCap, SPSS an asset
• Experience with interviewing and qualitative analysis (NVIVO), preferred
• Experience with systematic reviews and relevant software (e.g., Covidence), preferred
• Advanced word processing skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Endnotes), technical competencies, and ability to learn new software as needed
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills -Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience with knowledge mobilization, preferred
• Experience working with people with disabilities is an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent PhD in Sociology, Rehabilitation Science, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Disability Studies, or related field (core competences expected with such a degree include: a solid understanding and experience with a variety of research methods and data analysis techniques, ethics training, relevant social and/or health science theories / frameworks, effective writing and presentation skills, critical thinking, organizational skills)
• Strong academic record and previous research experience preferred
• Experience with interviewing and qualitative analysis (NVIVO), preferred
• Experience with survey data analysis and SPSS, preferred
• Advanced word processing skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, REFworks and Endnotes), and ability to learn new software as needed, is required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple, competing deadlines (effective time management and organizational skills are essential)
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders to develop relationships and achieve shared goals
• Excellent organization and priority setting skills
• Excellent English writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while taking responsibility for progress and also able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail and consistently produce high quality work
• Ability to write effectively for multiple audiences (academic, lay, policy decision-makers)
• Creativity, diplomacy and tact, essential
• Experience with knowledge mobilization, preferred
• Experience or knowledge of disability disclosure, workplace accommodations, vocational rehabilitation, social inclusion and/or gender and work is considered an asset
• Commitment to and support of the organizational mission and vision of the hospital and the TRAIL lab

• Contribute to data collection (e.g., organize recruitment, conduct interviews, focus groups, and/or survey data), data analysis, and KT activities
• Write, prepare, and format manuscripts for publication in peer- reviewed journals
• Contribute to writing and submitting grant applications
• Support the training and supervision of research students
• Develop new ideas, project proposals including grants, research, protocols
• Present your work at conferences
• Other duties as assigned