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2021 Ward Summer Research Student - Dr. Gillian King 

Category Research  
Req Number RES-21-00017  
Open Date 2/23/2021  
Number of Openings 1  
Department Bloorview Research Institute 

Work type Temporary Full-Time 

Grade None Specified 

FTE 1.0 

Posting Close Date 03/14/2021 

Description

Bloorview Research Institute

2021 Ward Summer Research Student Program

 

Title: Ward Summer Research Student

Status: Temporary Full Time (1.00 FTE)

Compensation: $14.25/hr

Start Date: May 3, 2021

End Date: July 23, 2021

Supervisor: Gillian King

Program: Bloorview Research Institute

 

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. Eric Smart, an occupational therapist, will co-supervise the project. His research interests include parent engagement in children’s therapy services and supporting family-centred care across practice settings. One summer student will be involved with the project, titled “Creating optimal virtual spaces for the formation of authentic friendships involving children with disabilities: A scoping review of online programs and strategies.” The project aligns with the Transitions Strategy initiative underway at the hospital. 

The project will identify and critically appraise existing literature on virtual programs aimed at developing social skills and friendships for children with disabilities. Findings can potentially inform hybrid models of care as Holland Bloorview adapts services to COVID-19 and considers combining in-person with online services. The interdisciplinary project team consists of clinicians, researchers, and educators. The student will work together to conduct the literature review, synthesize the information, and critically appraise virtual program design elements and service provider strategies used to foster social skills and authentic friendships for children with disabilities. The student 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

  • Student must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (3rd or 4th year), or medical school
  • Student 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
  • Student 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 reducing social isolation and increasing social connections for children with disabilities, 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 jfong@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



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