Research Fellow - Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Home and Community Care

Position Summary
The SE Research Centre conducts impact-oriented health services research to synthesize, generate, translate, adapt and directly apply scientific evidence in the design, delivery and evaluation of person and family-centered health and social care services.

This 2-year Research Fellowship requires expertise in mixed methods research. The Research Fellow will be primarily responsible for leading the implementation of health services research studies within the SE Research Centre priority research fields using excellent scientific research and project management skills. The Research Fellow will also assist in the development of research proposals and protocols, in collaboration with SE Research Scientists and the Scientific Director. The Research Fellow will contribute to leadership within the SE Research Centre by providing direct support to Research Associates in their daily work. 
 

Position Responsibilities:
 

Research Study Development & Implementation 

• Implement high quality, rigorous, applied health services research study protocols with support from Research Scientists and/or the Scientific Director, including: obtaining research ethics approval, recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and knowledge mobilization activities 
• Ensure high quality data collection and analysis in research studies in the SE Research Centre, with support from Research Associates  
• Promote all projects within the SE Research Centre research program both internally and externally with other researchers, academic audiences, health and social care specialists/ providers, innovators and business leaders and the public
• Support the development of research study protocols for high quality, rigorous, applied health services research studies in collaboration with Research Scientists and/or the Scientific Director

Knowledge Mobilization

• Lead development of reports, project summaries, briefing notes, infographics, data visualizations and social media content to support messaging and knowledge mobilization of study results to a wide range of audiences
• Lead writing activities for academic publication with support from Research Scientists and/or the Scientific Director 
• Monitor conference opportunities, develop and submit conference abstracts, and support development and execution of presentations in a variety of formats to academic, practitioner and decision-maker audiences

Team Support/ Mentorship 

• Support Research Associates on strong project management of scientific research studies including all project documentation 
• Lead SE Research Centre team initiatives to improve/ maintain collaboration, efficiency and/or engagement 
   

Qualifications:
 

Basic Requirements

• PhD (awarded within the last five years) in a relevant discipline, such as Health Services Research, Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, Rehabilitation Science, Data Science or a related field, from a recognized university 
• Strong background in quantitative research methods, including statistical analysis of observational or administrative data, with demonstrated ability to employ a broader range of data collection and analysis methods 
• Demonstrates a strong interest and/or experience in big data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications within healthcare
• Operates effectively both independently and as a collaborative contributor within multidisciplinary teams, navigating complex research environments and competing priorities.
• Solves problems proactively and strategically when executing research protocols. 
• Communicates with clarity and precision through exceptional written and verbal skills, with experience producing content for diverse audiences, including academic publication
• Maintains compliance with ethical standards by holding Tri-Council Policy Statement (2): Ethical Conduct of Research Involving Humans certification
• Integrates equity considerations into research through completion of Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) training

Preferred Qualifications and Assets 

• Understands ethical considerations and governance requirements surrounding the use of AI and big data in healthcare settings, particularly in home care or community contexts
• Proficiency in statistical or programming software, including SPSS, R and SAS
• Mentors and guides others in an academic or research settings to build capacity and foster growth
• Experience or interest in community-based and/or participatory research
• Builds strong relationships and resolves challenges through diplomacy and exceptional interpersonal skills. 

Why Join SE Health?

• Competitive Compensation – Enjoy a Total Rewards package including salary, benefits, pension, performance incentives, on demand pay, supportive housing and exclusive staff perks.
• Flexibility & Support – We offer a unique hybrid model with work-from-home options, flexible scheduling and an inclusive culture to help you thrive
• Meaningful Impact – As a Social Enterprise, your work directly supports improving lives across Canada. Your voice matters, and innovation is encouraged.
• Growth & Development – Access tuition assistance, training, and career advancement opportunities across our growing organization.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do.  Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada.  We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.