NEIHR Research Officer

Responsibilities

• Perform mixed-methods data analyses, including qualitative narrative interviews and quantitative online surveys
• Coordinate study activities, monitor timelines, and maintain recruitment tracking databases
• Create and post advertisements to recruit community partners and study participants
• Prepare Research Ethics Board (REB) protocol submissions and Data Access Agreements
• Assist in Indigenous knowledge translation activities, including reports, manuscripts, and conference materials
• Schedule team meetings and record detailed minutes
• Manage project transactions and documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, community development, mental health, Indigenous studies, or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of relevant research work experience
• Experience working with Indigenous community partners and applying Indigenous research methodologies
• Proficiency with data analysis and management software such as nVivo and Qualtrics
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills
• Experience with Research Ethics Board (REB) protocols and grant applications
• Solid understanding of Indigenous affairs, health, and cultural traditional knowledges
• Ability to work independently and as part of a regional research team

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• OCAP certification

About the Company

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is the largest public health school in Canada. As part of the University of Toronto, we contribute to improving population health and health systems through innovation in data science, global and Indigenous health, and equitable health systems. The Mino-Bimaadizi research network focuses on ending Indigenous illness and promoting mental health and healing through the use of Indigenous knowledges.