The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute's Methodological & Implementation Research Program (MIR) seeks a Clinical Research Associate for the Blueprint Translational Research Group (www.ohri.ca/blueprint). This dynamic and collaborative team encompasses members with diverse backgrounds (i.e., health sciences, health systems, epidemiology, preclinical research). This role is vital in supporting Blueprint’s leadership team, which is comprised of Drs. Manoj Lalu (Scientist, Associate Director of Training and Anesthesiologist) and Dean Fergusson (Senior Scientist and OHRI Deputy Scientific Director), with their research on translating novel therapeutics from lab to practice.Responsibilities include coordinating a CIHR-funded project on patient engagement in preclinical research, collaborating with a diverse team, including patient partners, conducting various studies, and managing projects led by staff and students. Strong scientific writing skills are essential for drafting documents and manuscripts. The role also involves project management and budget oversight of the group's suite of projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely not only with scientists, staff and trainees, but also with patient partners (i.e. patients and caregivers with diverse lived experiences). We encourage interested candidates to visit the team webpage and the CIHR website on patient engagement to better understand this emerging aspect of research (https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45851.html).

MSc in a health science related field or equivalentMinimum of 2 years of experience in a health research environment

Previous experience managing research budget.Understanding of, and experience with, patient engagement in research