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Social Accountability and Learning Health Systems Associate Scientist(2 year contract).The Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), in partnership with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), invites applications for a new Social Accountability and Learning Health Systems Associate Scientist (2 year contract).This joint position will focus on the development, implementation, and evaluation of learning health systems research in Northern Ontario; with an emphasis on the integration and impact of educational and health systems research. The individual will provide expertise and an analytical approach to the development and implementation of new initiatives in the area of implementation science, social accountability, and learning health systems. Furthermore, the candidate will guide and participate in the operational activities and research directives related to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine Research Toward Health Hub (NORTHH), within the Centre for Social Accountability at NOSM. This will include the development of date infrastructure, evaluation processes, and knowledge translation strategies, to support embedding education within the learning health system.The Associate Scientist is expected to complement research underway at the TBRHRI/TBRHSC and NOSM. The individual will have expertise in health systems research related to Northern Ontario and rural communities, as well as expertise in health professional education research, with a focus on social accountability. The candidate will have demonstrated capacity to lead an internationally recognized independent program of research, as well as secure new external funding and establish robust research collaborations. Furthermore, supervision of graduate students in an effort to attract, develop, and retain future researchers is expected. The candidate will have a completed PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Health Informatics, and/or other related fields.NOSM is an award‑winning socially accountable medical school renowned for its innovative model of distributed, community‑engaged education, and research. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and advocacy for health equity, NOSM relies on the commitment and expertise of the peoples and communities of Northern Ontario to educate health‑care professionals to practice in Indigenous, Francophone, rural, remote, and underserved communities.TBRHSC is a state‑of‑the‑art, 375 bed, acute care facility serving the healthcare needs of people living in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. The organization is focused on providing patient and family centered care in an academic learning environment. To fulfill its teaching and research strategic goals, the TBRHSC supported (in 2007‑08) the creation of the TBRHRI, as a not‑for‑profit and independent research corporation, closely affiliated with the Health Sciences Centre. The TBRHRI's mission is to be an international leader in health technology research and other strategic health innovation that improves the health of the people of Northwestern Ontario and others. Through the partnership, the TBRHRI and TBRHSC are advancing the academic research mandate and strengthening our collective role as a leader in health innovation.Both NOSM and the TBRHRI/TBRHSC are strongly committed to equity and diversity within our community, while simultaneously developing an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of the broader populations that we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals belonging to equity‑seeking groups, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression. Please note that the hiring committee imposes no restrictions on applicants with regard to nationality or country of residence; however,priority will be given to applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants.Applications including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research plan, three recent publications demonstrating relevant experience in the field, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, course outlines), and the contact information of three referees should be sent to:Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute980 Oliver RoadThunder Bay, ONP7B 6V4Email: niederet@tbh.netDeadline for applications is June 25, 2021Posted: June 12, 2021