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Scientist  

Category Research  
Req Number RES-19-00028  
Open Date 8/9/2019  
Number of Openings 1  
Department Bloorview Research Institute 

Work type Regular Full-time 

Grade Grade Sc ($43.42/hr to $53.01/hr) 

FTE 1.00 

Posting Close Date 09/27/2019 

Description

Title: Scientist

Type: Active

Program: Bloorview Research Institute

Reports to: Tom Chau

Work Status: Regular Full-Time (1.00 FTE - 37.5 hours per week)

Start Date: January 1, 2020

Salary: $43.42 - $53.01

Position Overview:

The Bloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital invite applications for a Scientist in the priority area of social justice, diversity and health policy pertaining to children and youth with disabilities and their families.

The scientist will create knowledge and catalyze change to enable participation and inclusion of young people within the environments where they and their families live, learn, play, and work.

In collaboration with disabled young people, their families, and other allies, the scientist will establish a research program aimed at influencing social change by reducing stigma, enabling social justice, promoting anti-oppression, creating more inclusive social and healthcare structures, and advocating for greater diversity.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • The mechanisms that support inclusion of disabled young people, reduce stigma, support interdependence, challenge ableist assumptions and practices, and influence positive social, cultural, and political change.
  • The personal, social, political, and environmental determinants of childhood health and disability.
  • Critical research investigating how disability is understood, operationalized and addressed in health, education, and social care policy and practices; and developing opportunities, programs and interventions to transform systems.
  • Research investigating exclusion experienced by disabled children and their families, considering the intersections of diverse identities such as ability, gender, sexual orientation, age, race/indigeneity, class, and religion.
  • Innovative transdisciplinary methodologies that draw from diverse disciplines in the arts, humanities, social sciences, cultural studies and/or policy studies to better understand and meet young people's needs and preferences.
  • Transdisciplinary research that aligns with and advances critical disability studies to address ableism in health and social care and the community more broadly.
  • Research that promotes a better understanding of the experiences of Indigenous children with disabilities and their families.

It is expected that the scientist's program of research will align with one or more of the research institute's themes: exploring human dimensions of care and disability, developing and improving interventions, and understanding developmental diversity.

The successful candidate will:

  • lead an independent program of research that advances scholarship in childhood disability;
  • demonstrate an open and flexible approach to establishing and advancing collaborative relationships between researchers and clinical staff;
  • develop new knowledge that contributes to positive health and social outcomes for children;
  • adhere to tricouncil policies in the conduct of research and be current with all required training (e.g., TCPS2, CITI Responsible Conduct of Research);
  • partner with diverse young people to co-produce research questions, designs, and equitable solutions that are meaningful to their lives and circumstances;
  • develop lasting partnerships with stakeholders in education, government, and/or workplaces to bring knowledge to action, enabling more positive, diverse and inclusive futures for disabled young people;
  • consistently secure competitive extramural research funding (especially tricouncil funding);
  • attract and train a diverse group of graduate students;
  • authentically engage diverse clients and families, including racialized and Indigenous families;
  • publish high quality articles in the most well-respected journals of the field;
  • lead related knowledge translation activities, and
  • promote social justice and anti-oppressive research practices.

Qualifications

The scientist is expected to interface seamlessly with clinical and research teams at Holland Bloorview and must hold (or be eligible for) a professorial appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in a cognate department of the University of Toronto as well as a School of Graduate Studies appointment. Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent training in an appropriate specialization including but not limited to critical disabilities studies, sociology, social work, health or rehabilitation sciences, humanities/the arts, Indigenous studies, and or cultural studies. A record of transdisciplinary research and scholarship is preferred. Demonstrated innovation in research and a promising track record of scholarship are also required. Post-doctoral training or equivalent is preferred. Experience working with diverse populations is preferred.

Competencies required include: ability to formulate and lead an innovative, internationally-leading scientific program of inquiry that incorporates the child and family perspective in the design and implementation of research; superb scientific writing abilities and proficiency with writing journal articles; ability to work collaboratively with clinical teams in an interdisciplinary academic environment; ability to effectively communicate with clinicians and faculty of different backgrounds; versatility with emerging knowledge translation practices; exemplary mentorship skills with potential to train the next generation of investigators; excellent teaching and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to attract external funding; and proven analytical skills and critical thinking.

Qualified candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a maximum 2-page research plan, 3 representative journal publications and names of 3 academic references.

The deadline for applications is: September 27, 2019

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest children's rehabilitation hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Chosen as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by the Globe and Mail and listed among Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals since 2013, Holland Bloorview is a unique and exceptional place to work. We pioneer treatments, technologies, therapies and real-world programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life. The Bloorview Research Institute is Canada's only hospital-embedded childhood disability research institute. Client and family-centred care is among our core values. In fact, the Research Institute has established a system-leading family leadership program through which families are engaged as advisors, communicators, reviewers and research family engagement committee members. Our world-class scientists currently hold 6 hospital-university endowed research chairs and 2 Canada Research Chairs. Research is closely integrated with teaching and clinical practice via the Centre for Leadership.

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a safe, healthy, representative and supportive work environment by treating all its employees, students and volunteers with respect, fairness and sensitivity. The Hospital is also committed to identifying, preventing and removing any and all barriers that hinder job performance. Holland Bloorview recognizes that such a workplace considers the whole individual, facilitates success and allows employees, students and volunteers to serve clients and families, and bring the Hospital's Mission, Vision and Values to life every day. As part of its commitment, Holland Bloorview, led by the Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team, and guided by the EDI team, will ensure that principles of equity, diversity and inclusion are infused into all of the hospital's strategic and operational activities. This involves areas including, but not necessarily limited to support throughout the employment cycle, provision of clinical services, and strategic planning and implementation.

All interested candidates are invited to submit their application on line by visiting: http://www.hollandbloorview.ca/careers/currentopenings/index.php

 
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



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