PhD Student - (project OPTIMISE)

Research Center of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal

The Research Center of the Center hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM) is the largest research center in biomedical sciences and health care at the University of Montreal, and among the largest in Canada. Located at the Champs de Mars metro station, the CRCHUM offers a dynamic and innovative work environment in ultramodern facilities at the cutting edge of technology.

The CRCHUM promotes job stability and supports the development and professional improvement of its employees who benefit from a full range of social benefits (flexible hours, teleworking policy, pension plan (REGOP), generous leave policy).

General description

Having a regular primary care provider is considered key to providing better access, continuity and coordination of care and to optimal health service use. However, we still have a limited understanding in how variations in the level of access and continuity can influence patient outcomes and the use of health services like the use of the ED. These variations may have an importance influence on the quality of primary care and the degree to which they can positively impact on patient outcomes. As part of a larger CIHR-funded project in primary care, the PhD student will gain expertise in health services research and the analysis of health systems as well as analyzing large datasets. The student will have access to rich population-based survey and administrative data on a representative sample of over 100,000 persons in Quebec to develop their dissertation. The student will be supervised by Dr. Nadia Sourial (School of Public Health, Department of Health Management, Evaluation and Policy) and be integrated within her research team and the larger Research centre of the CHUM.

Qualifications

• The student must be officially enrolled in a graduate program of the Université de Montréal in one of the following Faculties: School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Arts and Sciences.Experience required and field
• Holds a bachelor's (BSc) or master's (MSc) degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, health services/administration, public health, social sciences, biomedical research,).
• Experience with SAS, R or other statistical software would be an asset.

Status and advantages

• A stipend (PhD: $ 22,000) is available for a period of one year (with possibility of renewal)
• The student is expected to apply for a scholarship at one or more funding institutions (e.g. FRQ, CIHR) in the fall 2022
• Location of workplace: Centre de recherche du CHUM / Research Center of the CHUM, 850 rue StDenis, Montréal (Québec), H2X 0A9
• Flexibility of the schedule and work from home possible

To apply

Interested candidates should e-mail their documents to: nadia.sourial@umontreal.ca.

• A motivation letter (1-2 pages) outlining academic experience, future goals and alignment between research interests and the proposed project;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Most recent transcript (Bachelors or Masters)

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The CRCHUM invites women, Aboriginals, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities to apply. The CRCHUM adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws.

The CRCHUM thus encourages all people, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent resident.