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Job title: Postdoctoral Fellowship – Health Economics
Company: Humber River Hospital
Job description: Position Profile
Postdoctoral fellowship in health economics/cost-effectiveness analysis
Location: Humber River Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Supervisor: Dr. Pete Wegier, Research Chair in Optimizing Care Through Technology
Salary: $70,000 cad/year + benefits
Duration: 2 years (possibility of extension if additional funding is secured)
Start date: Position available ASAP, start date to be negotiated
Overview
Dr. Pete Wegier, Research Chair in Optimizing Care Through Technology at Humber River Hospital, is looking for a talented postdoctoral research fellow in the areas of health economics/costing and cost-effectiveness analysis, applied to digital healthcare technologies.
Humber River Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital, housing cutting-edge technology for the delivery of excellent patient care. These innovations include Canada’s first hospital-based command centre, which combines real-time data from across the hospital with AI/ML algorithms to improve patient flow; a closed-loop robotic pharmacy to minimize medication errors; and a real-time surgical patient tracking system which can update loved ones as a patient progress through all stages of surgery. Learn more about the technology and innovation at Humber River Hospital at .
Research & Training Goals
The postdoctoral fellow will develop and lead a line of research examining the health economics/cost-effectiveness of the exciting new technologies and approaches at Humber River Hospital.
Research topics for the fellowship are flexible and could include costs from reduced resource use related to the implementation of these technologies, how these technologies have reduced patient harms and the economics related to those reductions in harms, or other ideas co-developed with the fellowship supervisor.
The fellow will participate in the identification of research funding opportunities and writing of grant applications; lead the writing of manuscripts; present at academic conferences; and engage with graduate students.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD in health economics, health technology assessment, health services research, or a related discipline. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an excellent track record of research experience and publications in the areas of health economics/costing and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Responsibilities
- Develop new lines of research in collaboration with the supervising Research Chair which align with the goals of the Research Chair’s pillar and with the Research Strategy of Humber River Hospital
- Engage with appropriate hospital stakeholders related to research studies
- Contribute to the drafting of research grant applications
- Independently prepare research study designs and ethics protocols
- Collect, clean, and analyze study data; interpret study findings
- Knowledge translation of research findings and sharing of results with appropriate stakeholder communities, including clinical staff, senior management, patients/families, broader clinical and research communities
- Lead the drafting of manuscripts, prepare them for submission to journals, and respond to reviewer comments
- Routine administrative work related to carrying out a research study
- Publishing articles in peer-review journals
- Participate in peer-review committees (journals, granting agencies)
- Attend and present research findings at academic conferences
- Contribute to the growth and development of Humber’s research program by delivering workshops, presentations, rounds, and other learning opportunities
- Participate in the training, supervision and mentorship of junior staff, practicum students, interns and/or volunteers, building capacity within the organization
How to Apply
Please submit a single PDF file with the following components: * Cover letter describing your research experience, most significant accomplishments, and potential start date
- Academic CV with publication list
- Research statement describing potential research topics/projects you are interested in pursuing during the fellowship (1-2 pages)
- Contact information of two individuals willing to provide letters of recommendation upon request
Submit this file where the recruiting system instructions you to upload your resume.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants are encouraged to email Dr. Pete Wegier ( ) with any questions.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants must have valid documentation to work in Canada before starting.
Why Humber? Why Now?
Humber River Hospital is on an exciting transformation journey of redefining patient care, as we leverage the most advanced technologies to enhance all aspects of delivering high-quality, safe care. We continue to build a people-centered workplace with excellent staff and physician engagement by hiring passionate, diverse and inclusive healthcare professionals. People who care and encompass our values of Compassion, Professionalism and Respect. People who are committed to making a positive difference.
We are a Studer Group hospital, focused on building our evidence-based leadership practice and hardwiring a culture that WOWs.
Humber River Hospital is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), which is a dynamic network of academic health organizations providing leading edge research, teaching and clinical care.
We have collaborated with TAHSN member institutions in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our membership in TAHSN supports our strategic pillar of advancing Humber River Hospital as a community academic hospital.
Humber River Hospital was the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Patient Safety Award by the Canadian College of Health Leaders. This award recognizes teams that are committed to improving patient safety within a healthcare environment, through leadership, innovation, culture, and best practises.
Why? Because at Humber River Hospital, we know it is our people and our ability to innovate that allows us to consistently deliver a great patient experience and the best quality outcomes. After all, we are the hospital that believes exceptional care…healthier community.
Expected salary: $70000 per year
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:13:55 GMT
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