Job Description

Salary Range: $67,864 - $97,555 / year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.This is a regular full-time staff position and a non-academic option for Research Associates who have completed their term(s) at PHSA and are transitioning from the academic path to begin conducting scientific research outside the academic research stream. It is also suitable for individuals who have gained experience at external organizations and who meet the required qualification criteria. The staff scientist performs the duties of a Research Associate but works with more independence. Role Summary Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, these positions propose experimental hypotheses, design experimental questions and protocols, and plan, coordinate, conduct and report on assigned research projects. They evaluate research data, revise techniques and develop new methods and approaches to solve scientific problems.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Ph.D. in a related scientific field plus five (5) years of recent, relevant post-doctoral research experience.

Provincial Health Services Authority