Temporary Research Associate III - Department of Paediatrics - Medical Education, London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute

Who We Are

For 150 years, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been a leader in world-class care. As an acute tertiary and quaternary teaching hospital, LHSC provides leading-edge medical care to people from across western Ontario and beyond. LHSC is located just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit in the city of London which is known for its beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. Our team of more than 17,000 physicians, staff, learners and volunteers works tirelessly to support patients as they navigate their unique health-care journeys. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC is a renowned centre of innovation with a history of groundbreaking research that has influenced how people are cared for around the world. With nearly 1 million annual patient visits across University, Victoria and Children's Hospitals, LHSC provides compassionate leading-edge care and is proud of our strong regional, national and international partnerships. For more information, please visit www.lhsc.on.ca.

Posting Period

Open: November 14, 2026

Deadline: November 20, 2026

Non-Union

Job Summary

London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) in collaboration with the Department of Paediatrics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University invites applications for a Medical Education Research Associate/Scientist. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and driven researcher to play a central role in advancing the quality and productivity of Paediatric medical education research scholarship at LHSCRI.

The Medical Education Associate/Scientist works collaboratively with faculty members spanning a wide range of medical education research interests and methodological approaches. The primary purpose of this role is to support, enhance and assist in the development of the Department's collective research output and productivity ? from the earliest stages of question formation through to publication.

This is a one-year term position, with assessment for renewal and the goal of a long-term contract. Please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single PDF.

Temporary Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $48.02 - $60.02 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: 1 year contract (possibility for renewal)

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide expert consultation to faculty members on research question development, study design, and methodology selection
• Actively contribute to the writing of ethics submissions, grant applications, and manuscripts, to the extent where authorship is expected on most studies supported
• Support and mentor student and resident researchers in medical education research
• Lead and support the Department's Medical Education Research Community of Practice (MEdCOP) a collaborative group of faculty members engaged in medical education scholarship
• Manage and prioritize involvement across multiple concurrent research projects
• Support the organization of research dissemination events, conferences, and workshops.

• The Medical Education Research Associate/Scientist reports directly to the Deputy Chair of Education, Department of Paediatrics.

Qualifications

• PhD in health professions education research or a related field

• Demonstrated expertise in various research methodologies, such as but not limited to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods,

• Demonstrated versatility in supporting methodologically diverse faculty

• Experience in data gathering and analysis, including but not limited to psychometrics/assessment science

• Broad familiarity with the medical education research field, including current topics, scholarship, and relevant ongoing conversations in the discipline

• Experience with knowledge syntheses including but not limited to systematic/scoping reviews

• Familiarity with institutional ethics review processes

• Strong writing skills, evidenced by a track record of successful grant applications and peer-reviewed publications

• Proven administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience supporting and teaching learners in a research context

• High degree of initiative, productivity, and self-direction

• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care

• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC

• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting

Existing Vacancy

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

Teaching, Learning and Research

LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or [email protected].

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.