Research Analyst/HTA Unit, Community Health Sciences

The Department of Community Health Sciences is hiring two Research Analysts for a 12-month fixed-term position within the Health Technology Assessment Unit. Key responsibilities include conducting systematic reviews, managing multiple projects with scientific rigor, and contributing to policy-relevant research. Applicants must hold a Master's degree with significant health research experience, ideally with at least 5 years of systematic review expertise.

• Oversee and execute systematic reviews of published and grey literature
• Enable efficient team collaboration across multiple research objectives
• Creativity in methodological approaches and their application to policy relevant work
• Execute multiple projects in a timely fashion while upholding the best practices for scientific rigor
• Effectively communicate and enable best practices for the research team within the field of knowledge synthesis and policy analysis
• Preparation of manuscripts for publication, and other dissemination activities
• Contribute to and foster the positive team environment
• Manage multiple projects to deliver on time in accordance with the Unit's commitment to high quality evidence-informed research

• Masters of Science Degree required with significant experience in health research. PhD is an asset
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• Extensive experience in systematic reviews or other knowledge synthesis methodologies
• Knowledge of analytic approaches to other types of quantitative data, such as administrative data, is an asset
• Ability to provide support to other members of the team and related units and teams
• Demonstrated strength in communication, interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific writing, including scientific abstracts, manuscripts for peer-review, and other scientific products
• Open to learning and development and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
• Ability to coordinate requests and needs across the multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team
• Knowledge of the Universities core business systems is desirable
• Application Deadline: October 20, 2026