Share Email Opening Title Summer Student- Dr. Gillian King  Category Research   Req Number RES-17-00024   Open Date 12/1/2017   Number of Openings 2   Department Bloorview Research Institute  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade $14.00/hr  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 01/31/2018  Description The Ward Summer Student Research program provides an opportunity to experience a unique interdisciplinary mentorship experience. Successful applicants will have opportunities to work with their mentor on a research project, attend our Lunch ‘n’ Learns and participate in the annual Ward Summer Student Research Day where they will have an opportunity to present their findings to the organization and its visitors. Dr. Gillian King is a Senior Scientist within the Bloorview Research Institute, Canada Research Chair in Optimal Care for Children with Disabilities, and a Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on psychosocial aspects of intervention for children/youth with disabilities and their families. Dr. Michelle Phoenix, a BRI-CanChild Postdoctoral Fellow, is the lead researcher on the project and will assist with supervision. Her research interests include parent engagement in children’s therapy services and parent mental health and well-being. Two summer students will be involved with the project, titled “Opening the conversation with parents about their mental health concerns and needs: A systematic review to identify relevant screening tools.” The project aligns with the Mental Health Strategy initiative underway at the hospital. The project will identify and critically appraise existing parent mental health screening tools that can potentially be used by clinicians and parents at Holland Bloorview. The interdisciplinary project team consists of clinicians, researchers, educators, and a parent in a leadership role on the Family Advisory Council. The students will work together to conduct the literature review, synthesize the information, and critically appraise measures that have been used to screen for mental health concerns in parents of children with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and complex care needs. The students will conduct the literature review with the guidance of the team, and engage in knowledge translation and mobilization activities. Key Responsibilities Assist with the ongoing project described above Literature searching, preparation of written summaries and syntheses of literature, assistance with development and testing of educational/knowledge translation materials Interaction with project team members (including researchers, clinicians, educators, clients, and families) Preparation of a presentation for the summer student research day Additional duties assigned as required Qualifications Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (3rd or 4th year), or medical school Students studying life sciences, arts and humanities, social sciences or enrolled in other relevant programs will be given priority Minimum cumulative GPA of 80% or over Students must have successfully completed at least 1 research methods course CORE ethics training, required Experience with Excel and literature searching, required Experience and/or interest in parent mental health and well-being, preferred Experience working with clinicians is preferred and experience working with children/youth with disabilities is required Experience with EndNote reference management software, preferred Able to communicate effectively with others in an interdisciplinary team Demonstrated understanding of family-centred service delivery Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to work independently while demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met, required Exposure to or experience with qualitative research, preferred Application Please submit the following in one (1) pdf file in the order indicated below: A copy of your most recent curriculum vitae (CV) A copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript One letter of reference from a professor or previous employer * * If the person providing your reference wishes to submit directly to BRI they can do so by emailing brievents@hollandbloorview.ca, noting in the subject line your first and last name, as well as the last name of the scientist(s) you have applied to work with. Any applications missing this information will not be accepted.   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://hollandbloorview.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Scientist - Neuroimaging in Toronto, ON Posted on: 12/4/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here: