The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

The OHRI offers a unique environment in close proximity to other academic hospitals and research centres and the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in Ottawa, the Nation's Capital, which consistently ranks among the best Canadian cities for quality of life.

Job description
OHRI is seeking an outstanding Scientist in the field of Implementation Science. The successful candidate will be based in the Centre for Implementation Research (CIR), an internationally leading interdisciplinary group of 16 implementation scientists.  As part of this research community, the successful candidate will be linked to a rich, collaborative environment with clinicians and other scientists within The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa.

The successful candidate will initiate and maintain an original, competitive, and independently funded research program of international calibre and work collaboratively with OHRI’s research community as a member of the Ottawa Methods Centre. The research program will focus on developing and/or applying methods and strategies that facilitate the uptake of evidence-based health practices into regular use by practitioners/clinicians, healthcare organizations, and policymakers.

Responsibilities include leading a specialty area of research in implementation science and methodology, collaborating with other members of CIR to develop a strategic plan to expand the breadth and depth of implementation science at The Ottawa Hospital and OHRI, building collaborations to integrate implementation science into all stages of health research, and advancing the knowledge of implementation science both locally and nationally. This position will benefit from the extensive research and core facilities for clinical epidemiology, public health, health services research and health policy at OHRI and the University of Ottawa.

Appointed as a Scientist at OHRI, the successful candidate is anticipated to qualify for an academic appointment at the appropriate level in an academic department at the University of Ottawa and will be expected to contribute to the academic department through teaching, committees, and graduate supervision.

Minimum Requirements (Education/Experience):
•Ph.D. in a health-related field (e.g., Community Health, Sociology, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Health Administration, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, etc.), and significant postdoctoral research experience (i.e., at least three years).
•Applicants must have strong mixed method expertise and a proven record of outstanding scientific and applied dissemination accomplishments in implementation science (publications in peer-reviewed journals, external funding in implementation projects, presentations at significant conferences, increasing leadership experience in research, etc.)
•A track record of building and maintaining partnerships & collaborations with multiple stakeholders to achieve common goals and/or field experience independently leading and facilitating the implementation of evidence-based innovations is an asset.

Contract Details:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive benefits package is offered along with support for relocation expenses.

Application process:
Qualified applicants are invited to apply by submitting the following: curriculum vitae, cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position, copies of representative reprints, statement of research accomplishments, statement of research interests, and names of three persons able to supply letters of reference.

The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled. In accordance with Canadian employment and immigration guidelines, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The application package should be sent to:

Contact Info:
Name: Julia Chehaiber
Title: Senior Operations Manager
Program: Clinical Epidemiology
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Road
Email: jchehaiber@ohri.ca
Website: https://www.ohri.ca/programs/clinical_epidemiology/default.asp

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.