Dr. Julie Hallet at Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking a temporary, full-time postdoctoral fellow for a one-year research fellowship. This fellowship is an advanced academic training opportunity designed to support the professional development of an emerging clinician-scientist in clinical and health services research.
The successful candidate will join an established multidisciplinary research program focused on surgical oncology, health services research, and patient-centered outcomes. Working under the supervision of Dr. Hallet, the postdoctoral fellow will participate in ongoing research projects while receiving mentorship in research methodology, scientific writing, knowledge translation, and academic career development. The fellowship provides an opportunity to develop advanced research skills while gaining experience within the Canadian healthcare and academic research environment.
The primary purpose of the fellowship is educational and training-focused, providing structured mentorship and opportunities to develop research competencies that support future academic and clinical careers.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in ongoing clinical and health services research projects in surgical oncology
- Conduct literature reviews to support study development and evidence synthesis
- Contribute to study design, protocol development, and research planning
- Assist with data collection, management, and quality assurance activities
- Participate in statistical analysis and interpretation of research findings
- Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
- Develop conference abstracts and presentations
- Participate in multidisciplinary research meetings and academic discussions
- Engage in mentorship and training activities related to research methodology, scientific writing, and knowledge translation
- Collaborate with investigators, clinicians, and research staff on scholarly projects
- Observe relevant clinical activities, where appropriate, to enhance understanding of the Canadian healthcare and research environment
Skills and Qualifications
- MD, postgraduate medical training, or equivalent clinical qualification with an interest in pursuing an academic career in clinical research
- Demonstrated interest in surgical oncology, health services research, clinical epidemiology, or outcomes research
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with literature reviews, research methodology, or scientific writing is considered an asset
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple research activities and timelines
- Commitment to professional development and academic scholarship
Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae in one PDF document
We thank all candidates for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
