Research Scientist, (C2E2) Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation, VCHRI
About The Position
Come work as a Research Scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Research Scientist to join the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! As a Research Scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology with VCH, you will: Undertake research and training and provide evidence-based advice to advance a sustainable health system for British Columbians. Provide expert consultation and project support for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), other health authorities, governments and non-profit health care agencies in the areas of biostatistics, health economics, health technology assessment, evidence synthesis, qualitative and mixed-methods research, policy analysis and patient-oriented outcomes. Work collaboratively with VCH staff and physicians, and VCH Research Institute scientists, providing qualitative methods expertise and leadership on research projects, as well as leading, developing and informing patient engagement activities within the Centre. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
Requirements
- A PhD is required in a field related to health (e.g., public health, epidemiology, social sciences, health services research), including advanced training in qualitative and mixed methods.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in health or social services related research is required, and in leading research programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated experience with qualitative data collection methods (e.g., in-depth interviews, focus groups, arts-based approaches, longitudinal data).
- Demonstrated experience with qualitative analysis methods (e.g., reflective thematic analysis, framework analysis, grounded theory, narrative analysis).
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and lead research and/or knowledge translation and exchange activities and projects.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and foster patient engagement strategies, and work and collaborate with patient, caregiver and community partners.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
- Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team, to take initiative to promote research activities.
- Physical ability to performs duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in knowledge translation and exchange desired.
- Experience with participatory research methods including co-design is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Undertake research and training and provide evidence-based advice to advance a sustainable health system for British Columbians.
- Provide expert consultation and project support for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), other health authorities, governments and non-profit health care agencies in the areas of biostatistics, health economics, health technology assessment, evidence synthesis, qualitative and mixed-methods research, policy analysis and patient-oriented outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with VCH staff and physicians, and VCH Research Institute scientists, providing qualitative methods expertise and leadership on research projects, as well as leading, developing and informing patient engagement activities within the Centre.
- Leading, developing and informing patient engagement activities within the Centre.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
