Share Email Opening Title Post Doctoral Fellow - TRAIL Lab  Category Research   Req Number RES-18-00013   Open Date 3/9/2018   Number of Openings 1   Department Bloorview Research Institute  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade None Specified  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 04/13/2018  Description Postdoctoral fellow-TRAIL lab Applications are invited for a temporary, full-time post-doctoral fellow (5 days per week to March 2019) with experience and interest in improving inclusion for young people with disabilities. This fellow will work with a Senior Scientist and multi-disciplinary research teams in the Bloorview Research Institute (fully affiliated with the University of Toronto), TRAIL lab and other partners and organizations. This post-doctoral fellow will contribute to a research program focused on improving inclusion and employment for people with disabilities. This position requires someone with experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research and effective writing and knowledge translation skills. The candidate will be responsible for developing their own related research related to improving inclusion of young people with disabilities in the workforce, contributing to lab projects and mentoring other students within the lab. Please submit a resume along with a customized cover letter outlining how your training and experience meet the criteria below. Please include a recent sample of your writing and a recent transcript. Key Responsibilities Contribute to data collection (organize recruitment, conduct interviews, survey data) and analysis Contribute to writing peer-reviewed publications and funding applications Regularly report to principal and co-investigators and other team members Write and submit research ethics applications, amendments and renewals as needed Mentor undergraduate, graduate students and lab volunteers as needed Prepare summaries and presentations for multiple audiences and other knowledge translation activities Liaise with clinicians, families and other community partners Other duties as assigned Qualifications Recent PhD in Sociology, Rehabilitation Science, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Disability Studies, or related field (core competences expected with such a degree include: a solid understanding and experience with a variety of research methods and data analysis techniques, CORE and RCR ethics training, relevant social and/or health science theories / frameworks, effective writing and presentation skills, critical thinking, organizational skills) Strong academic record and previous research experience preferred Experience with interviewing and qualitative analysis (NVIVO), preferred Experience with survey data analysis and SPSS, preferred Advanced word processing skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, REFworks and Endnotes), and ability to learn new software as needed, is required Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple, competing deadlines (effective time management and organizational skills are essential) Experience working with a variety of stakeholders to develop relationships and achieve shared goals Excellent organization and priority setting skills Excellent English writing and communication skills Ability to work independently while taking responsibility for progress and also able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills Ability to pay attention to detail and consistently produce high quality work Ability to write effectively for multiple audiences (academic, lay, policy decision-makers) Creativity, diplomacy and tact, essential Experience with knowledge mobilization, preferred Experience or knowledge of disability disclosure, workplace accommodations, vocational rehabilitation, social inclusion and/or gender and work is considered an asset Commitment to and support of the organizational mission and vision of the hospital and the TRAIL lab   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. 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