Research Genetic Counsellor

Applications for a Research Fellowship for 2017-2018 are now being accepted.

Program: Women’s Xchange

Location: Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario

Duration of position: One year with possibility for renewal

A position for a full-time postdoctoral fellow is available with Women’s Xchange, Women’s College Hospital under the supervision of Dr. Paula Rochon, V.P. of Research and Women’s Xchange Lead and Dr. Robin Mason, Scientific Lead Women’s Xchange.

Women’s Xchange is a women’s health knowledge translation and exchange centre based at Women’s College Hospital. Funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Health System Research Fund the centre is advancing the latest knowledge about the health of women to care providers, scientists, policy makers and community leaders. By promoting the development of women’s health research across the province, the centre aims to create a more equitable and sustainable health care system for women and all Ontarians.

We are seeking an individual with experience in health research and strong methodological skills to support the uptake and integration of sex and gender into research conducted in Ontario and beyond.

Description of the role

The Fellow will be expected to:

• Attend and contribute to regular team meetings;
• Consult and suggest research methodologies suited to integration of a sex and gender lens;
• Assist with work arising from the sex and gender support service (may include completing systematic reviews, tool development, knowledge translation strategies);
• Lead and contribute as a team member to research studies;
• Disseminate research using traditional methods (publications, presentations) as well as exploring other more novel forums for communication;
• Contribute to the development of grant applications;
• Work collaboratively with team members on other Women’s Xchange activities

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD degree required

• Familiarity with Sex and Gender Based Analysis and issues of equity
• Expertise in conducting and analyzing quantitative data
• Experience with large administrative databases an asset
• Health services research experience an asset
• Prior publications in peer reviewed journals
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Excellent computer skills and software expertise.

• Flexible, creative thinker
• Ability to work independently and in a team

This position is available on a 1 year contract with possibility of renewal.

Deadline: July 28, 2017

Application Guidelines:

1. Provide a cover letter summarizing your research interests, career plans, and future research goals
2. Current CV
3. Names and e-mails of two references (current/former supervisors)
4. Send via email to with ‘Postdoctoral Fellow Application’ in the subject line

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants. Only individuals who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview.