The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute 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.
Job Description
Established in 2016, the Canadian-Led Immunotherapies in Cancer (CLIC) program unites researchers, clinicians, and patient partners from across Canada to advance innovation and build national capacity in the rapidly evolving field of cellular immunotherapy, including CAR-T cell therapy.
We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support the health services research component of the CLIC program under the supervision of Dr. Kednapa Thavorn and Dr. Natasha Kekre. This one-year fellowship (with the possibility of renewal) offers an exceptional opportunity to gain applied experience in health economics and outcomes research, with a specific focus on cell and gene therapies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Conduct health services research related to the CLIC program, including studies in health economics, systematic reviews, and observational analyses, under the guidance of the supervisors.
•Design and implement research studies, including developing study protocols, data collection strategies, and statistical analysis plans.
•Analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate statistical methods and software.
•Prepare research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at conferences, scientific meetings, seminars, workshops, and community engagement.
•Contribute to the preparation of progress reports, internal updates, and grant-related deliverables.
•Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to refine research questions, study designs, and analytical approaches.
•Support the development of grant applications and funding proposals to advance research activities.
•Work with clinical teams and partner institutions to facilitate data collection and access to relevant clinical and administrative datasets.
•Mentor and provide support to undergraduate and graduate students engaged in related research projects.
•Stay current with emerging research and innovations in health services, health economics, and cellular therapies, and integrate relevant insights into project work.
•Maintain accurate and organized documentation of protocols, data, analyses, and results, in accordance with ethical standards and data governance policies.
The fellowship will provide training in health economic evaluation, real-world outcomes analysis, and health policy research. It is ideally suited for candidates seeking to build a career in academia, the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or health policy and consulting.
Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
•A PhD completed within the last five years in a relevant discipline, such as health economics, health technology assessment, epidemiology, health services research, economics, or operations research.
•Strong academic and research background in health economic evaluation, with the topic as a major focus of the doctoral thesis.
•Proven experience in research design, data collection, statistical analysis, and scientific writing.
•Proficiency with statistical and data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, Excel), as well as data management tools.
•Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex datasets.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting research findings to both academic and non-academic audiences.
•Knowledge of ethical standards and regulatory requirements related to health research.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
•Experience managing multiple priorities and adapting to evolving project needs in a research environment.
Skills and Abilities:
•Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong ability to take initiative and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
•Proven ability to follow direction from multiple sources, effectively prioritize workload, and maintain attention to detail.
•Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
•Proficiency with standard office and research software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, internet-based tools, and data management applications.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Contract Details:
This is a 1-year full-time contract
Salary: PDF (0-2 years post-PhD) Minimum Annual Stipend – $49,621
Salary: PDF (more than 2 years post-PhD) Minimum Annual Stipend – $52,787
Comments to Applicant:
Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed
Contact Info:
Name: Jennifer Brownrigg
Title: Research Administrative Assistant
Program: Methodological and Implementation Research - HERO group
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501, Smyth Road, Box 511, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6
Email: jebrownrigg@ohri.ca
Website: https://www.ohri.ca/profile/kthavorn
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.
