Job Description: IMHPR is seeking an Independent Scientist
Company: The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Category: Not Specified
Job Type: Not Specified
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IMHPR is seeking an Independent Scientist
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to transform the lives of people affected by mental illness and addictions.
As Canada’s leading mental illness research facility, CAMH’s Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute (CFMHRI) is home to scientists, staff and research trainees conducting leading research to improve the understanding of the brain and the causes, the biomarkers and cures for mental illness as well as research to advance the prevention and treatment for mental illness and addictions across the lifespan. With a collaborative inter-disciplinary environment that spans clinical, biological, social and epidemiological research, CAMH supports a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.
The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) is home to leading scientific experts dedicated to informing policy and practice on mental illness and substance use disorders. IMHPR scientists conduct collaborative research on communities, populations, health systems and global health, and develop and evaluate prevention and intervention initiatives to reduce mental health and substance use challenges. IMHPR is committed to equity, informed by the social determinants of health.
IMHPR is seeking an Independent Scientist who conducts social, epidemiological, policy and/or health systems research on mental health and/or substance use/addictions, with expertise in one of IMHPR’s three main areas of concentration: 1) healthcare performance, including the examination of health services data and associated costs as well as economic evaluations of health care interventions to inform health system improvements for people with mental illness and/or substance use problems/addictions; 2) population mental health monitoring and/or global mental health through population health research and data analytics/modelling to inform policy and practice; or 3) community-based research with a focus on interventions, prevention and treatment to improve community mental health/addictions. The candidate will have extensive knowledge regarding mental illness and/or substance use/addictions at the population level, to inform evidence based prevention and health system improvements. The candidate will have experience collaborating with researchers and clinicians from diverse disciplines and conducting interdisciplinary research that informs policy and practice.
The scientist will be responsible for submitting scientific publications for peer-review, applying for and obtaining research funding from external granting agencies, disseminating findings to academic and other stakeholders, and establishing partnerships with other research groups and internal and external stakeholders. The scientist may be responsible for leading and supervising a research team as well as research trainees. This includes working collaboratively with other research groups and community stakeholders. The scientist will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applications and regulatory requirements. This position is currently located at 33 Ursula Franklin Street, Toronto, Ontario.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in social or health sciences (e.g., Epidemiology, Psychology, Health Services Research) with a focus on mental health, including substance use disorders and addictions. Preference will be given to researchers who have extensive experience conducting complex data linkages with healthcare utilization data to inform health system improvements. An excellent publication record and proven aptitude in writing first authored peer-reviewed publications in high impact journals is required. The candidate must have demonstrated success in obtaining externally funded competitive grants. They must have a demonstrated ability in the design, management and execution of high quality research projects. Strong skills in the management and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data, the use of advanced analytic software (R, Mplus, STATA, SAS), and report writing are required. The application of gender-based analysis plus (GBA+) framework to mental health and the intersections of gender, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status is considered an asset. Of particular interest are applicants whose research focuses on mental health among marginalized, racialized, and/or Indigenous communities as well as researchers who engage people with lived experiences in the research process, with a view to enhancing patient-centred, measurement-based care. The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and the scientific community is required along with an ability to work with decision makers and diverse community partners in knowledge mobilization activities. The candidate must be able to lead and work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and interact comfortably with diverse community partners while conducting their own independent research. The ability to work with individuals of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is required. Bilingualism (English/French) and/or proficiency in a second language are considered assets.
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please Note: This full-time, permanent position is NOT part of any bargaining unit.
Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package.
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CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.
CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.
At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.