Job Description

Date Posted: 08/11/2022
Req ID: 26582
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Inst of Health Policy, Mgmt & Evaluation
Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time Limited Term Research Associate position with research interests in health policy, sustainability, or governance.
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to Principal Investigator, Dr. Fiona Miller, the Research Associate will take a leadership role in a CIHR-funded health policy study of health technology governance, examining how the agencies that collectively regulate the adoption of health technologies by health systems, and inform their utilization, influence the environmental sustainability of healthcare products and services.
In recognition of the fact that pharmaceuticals and medical devices are estimated to contribute 35% of healthcare's carbon footprint, alongside solid waste and pollution, the study aims to generate and translate knowledge and identify policy options to improve the environmental performance of health technologies.
The study uses a multiple case study design to investigate the core phenomenon: How regulatory action affects the environmental performance of health technologies. Regulatory action will be explored across multiple sites, in Canada and internationally, to enrich understanding.
The successful candidate will engage in the following activities:

• Conducting literature and document reviews and analyzing findings
• Identifying appropriate participants and conducting qualitative interviews with leading scientific, clinical, industry and regulatory actors and other key informants
• Conducting non-participant observation at conferences, workshops and related clinical, scientific or industry meetings
• Performing detailed qualitative analysis of interview data and field notes
• Conducting case analysis and comparative case analysis, using multiple data sources
• Liaising with an international research team and international advisory committee to ensure excellence in methodology and robust and policy relevant results
• Summarizing findings and playing a lead role in manuscript preparation and knowledge translation activities, such as presenting findings at local, national, and international conferences
• Assisting in the preparation of other research proposals to be submitted to granting agencies
• Providing non-supervisory oversight of junior staff (e.g., work-study students).

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant social science discipline (e.g., medical sociology, science and technology studies, environmental studies, innovation studies, sociology of health and illness, public policy, public administration, political science, organizational sociology, regulatory or legal studies, etc.). They must have solid experience with qualitative data collection and analysis, as well as document analysis and literature reviews. Candidates with a working knowledge of health technology policy, environmental sustainability, or drug and device regulation will be preferred.
The incumbent must have the ability to conduct research independently and direct projects, while also working collaboratively with the PI and other research team members. Experience preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at relevant conferences is also required. Bilingualism (French/ English) would be an asset.
To Apply:
Online through Success Factors. Applicants should submit a cover letter clearly indicating their interest in the research area and their relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, and copies of two publications. Applicants should include names and e-mail addresses of two potential referees and should indicate the date they will be available to begin. All application materials must be submitted as PDF's.
This is a two year term position with the possibility of renewal
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Closing Date: 09/12/2022,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type : Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $47,287 - $88,663
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching