Share Email Opening Title Post Doctoral Fellow - TRAIL Lab  Category Research   Req Number RES-22-00033   Open Date 9/14/2022   Number of Openings 1   Department Bloorview Research Institute  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade None Specified  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 10/15/2022  Description Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (TRAIL lab)  Start Date: November 1, 2022 End Date: October 31, 2023  Reporting to: Dr. Sally Lindsay   This is a 1-year, temporary full-time position with potential for renewal depending on funding and performance. Applications are invited for a post-doctoral fellow with interest in improving inclusive employment 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 community organizations.  This post-doctoral fellow will contribute to a research program focused on improving inclusion and employment for people with disabilities. They will contribute to our project, "Enhancing healthy and productive work for youth with disabilities" (funded through a CIHR-SSHRC partnership grant) as well as a project focusing on ableism within health care and employment spaces. This position requires someone with experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research and effective writing and knowledge translation skills. The postdoc will contribute to lab projects and help mentor other students within the lab.   Key Responsibilities Contribute to data collection (e.g., organize recruitment, conduct interviews, focus groups, and/or survey data), data analysis, and KT activities Write, prepare, and format manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals    Contribute to writing and submitting grant applications Support the training and supervision of research students Develop new ideas, project proposals including grants, research protocols  Present your work at conferences Other duties as assigned Qualifications Recent PhD in Sociology, Rehabilitation or Health Sciences, Psychology, Occupational Science, Disability Studies, or related field  Strong academic record and previous research experience preferred Experience with quantitative and/or survey data analysis and REDCap, SPSS or R, preferred Experience with interviewing and qualitative analysis (NVIVO), preferred Experience with systematic reviews and relevant software (e.g., Covidence) Advanced word processing skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Endnotes), technical competencies, and ability to learn new software as needed Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner Flexibility to adapt to a changing workload Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent writing and communication skills  Experience with knowledge mobilization, preferred Experience working with people with disabilities is 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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