RESEARCH ASSISTANT – TRAUMA SURVIVORSHIP STUDIES, SUNNYBROOK RESEARCH INSTITUTE

We are two academic trauma surgeon-scientists seeking a Full-time Research Assistant to join our team at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre/Sunnybrook Research Institute. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to several new research studies focused on access to care, primary care follow-up, and survivorship among patients discharged after traumatic injury.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Assistant will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our studies, supporting efforts to better understand and improve the long-term outcomes of traumatically injured patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., health sciences, psychology, public health, nursing) or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a clinical or research environment is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage compassionately with patients.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with common software tools (e.g., MS Office, REDCap, Hospital EMR).

• Recruit participants in both the inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
• Administer structured surveys both in person (e.g., during outpatient follow-up visits) and by telephone.
• Conduct patient interviews and assist in qualitative data collection.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate with clinical teams to facilitate smooth study operations.
• Support ethics submissions and other administrative tasks related to the studies.