Research Associate - Digital Health and Health Equity

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The Heart Function Program at the University Health Network is currently recruiting a research associate to work on digital health equity projects and partnerships with Indigenous communities and health authorities under the co-supervision of Dr. Heather Ross and other researchers in the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research. This will be a temporary, full-time position for the duration of one year, with potential for renewal. The research projects will involve relationship-building and supporting community-based participatory research activities co-led with Indigenous community partners, projects focussed on barriers and enablers of health equity as well as those seeking to integrate digital wearables (e.g., Apple Watch, Kardia devices) and mobile applications to enhance diagnosis and prognostication of cardiac disease. This is a unique opportunity to perform transformative Indigenous health and digital health research while advancing health equity at one of the world’s leading cardiovascular institutions.

Working with the team and key collaborators, the Research Associate will:

Those selected for an interview should be ready to articulate any cultural safety, anti-bias, anti-black racism training you have completed, as well as outline your experience in working on digital health or health equity projects.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.