For September 2021 admissions, all applicants choosing to conduct a thesis or dissertation with Dr. Vicki Kristman in the area of injury or work disability prevention that is relevant to the EPID@Work Research Institute will be considered for an additional Entrance Scholarship. Preference will be given to PhD and MHSc applicants. Dr. Kristman has two awards available for 2021 entry:

1) One award of $5,000 will be made available to the highest-ranking applicant for 2021 entry. This Award is made possible through Dr. Kristman’s Early Researcher Award funded by the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (OMRI).  

2) An award of $15,000 is available for two years for a student to contribute to the CIHR-funded project “Evaluating the Wiiji app to improve Indigenous workplace mental health: a mixed-methods approach”. The successful student will be expected to contribute considerable effort to the project and develop a thesis/dissertation related to this project. Indigenous students preferred. Please contact Dr. Kristman directly for more details about the project.

All students awarded scholarships through Dr. Kristman will become student members of the EPID@Work Research Institute.

Funding Year(s): 2021/2022

How to Apply:  No specific application is required for any of these awards beyond application to the program. For the CIHR-funded award, please include some thoughts around a potential thesis topic in your letter of intent. It is recommended that you contact Dr. Kristman for further details before preparing your application.

Internal Deadline: February 1, 2020

Award Category: Scholarship

Comments:  For more Health Sciences funding opportunities, see our Student Funding Opportunities page

Funding Source: Internal

Programs Applicable To: 

Health Sciences

Public Health

Funding Level: Masters/PhD

Despite things such as human resources policies that are designed to ensure equal treatment for all employees, the relationship that people with disabilities have with their supervisors is what really shapes their job outcomes, says a Haskayne School of Business researcher.

“We often talk about the negative outcomes of having a disability,” says Zhanna Lyubykh, a PhD student at the Haskayne School of Business. “My question was, ‘What can be done to improve work experiences for people with disabilities?’”

Lyubykh is the co-author of a study on the problem that was recently published in the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. It was based on a survey of 264 people in the U.S. with musculoskeletal disabilities, along with a separate survey of 221 people who have supervised employees with disabilities. The study was also co-authored by Dr. Mafooz Ansari, PhD, and Dr. Kelly Williams-Whitt, PhD, of the Dillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge, and Dr. Vicki L. Kristman, PhD, of the EPID@Work Research Institute at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont. 

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Student Research Assistant, EPID@Work Research Institute Lakehead University

Category: Student Research Staff

Administrative/ Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

Department: EPID@Work Research Institute

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Start date: Jan, 4^th, 2021 

Student Research Assistant (one positions available)

EPID@Work Research Institute

Thunder Bay Campus 

Part-time, to the end of April 30, 2021- with the possibility for renewal

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work as a project coordinator and to assist in a mixed methods project. Research activities include  participant recruitment, data collection, data entry and analysis using Nvivo software, etc ). Funding for this position is made available through the SSHRC-IDG. This position is available under the leadership of Dr. Manal Alzghoul, School of Nursing and Dr. Vicki Kristman, Director, Enhancing the Prevention of Injury and Disability (EPID) @ Work Research Institute.

Requirements / Qualifications:

·       Graduate student enrolled at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay campus

·       Knowledge of NVivo software

·       Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives

Candidates should send their full curriculum vitae, a one-page cover letter outlining their interest and two academic references to:

Dr. Manal Alzghoul

School of Nursing or EPID@Work Research Institute

Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road,

Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5E1

Email: Malzghou@lakeheadu.ca or epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca

Review of applications will begin December 1^st, 2020 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Drs. Deborah Scharf and Anna Koné are looking for individuals that provide services to injured and ill workers involved in the WSIB claim application process to participate in their study entitled Mental Health Needs of Thunder Bay and District Injured and Ill Workers in the WSIB Process.

Would you be interested in sharing your experiences providing services to injured and ill workers involved in WSIB claim application process in an interview?

We hope to use these experiences to develop strategies to improve services for Thunder Bay and District injured and ill workers.

Please note that you are under no obligation to participate and that if you do decide to participate you will remain anonymous, and your participation will have no impact on your relationship with Lakehead University or your ability to access any services mentioned during the interview such as the WSIB.

If you are interested contact us at 807-343-8563 or wcstudy.psych@lakeheadu.ca for more information or to set up an interview.

For September 2021 admissions, all applicants choosing to conduct a thesis or dissertation with Dr. Vicki Kristman in the area of injury or work disability prevention that is relevant to the EPID@Work Research Institute will be considered for an additional Entrance Scholarship. Preference will be given to PhD and MHSc applicants. Dr. Kristman has two awards available for 2021 entry:

1) One award of $5,000 will be made available to the highest-ranking applicant for 2021 entry. This Award is made possible through Dr. Kristman’s Early Researcher Award funded by the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (OMRI).  

2) An award of $15,000 is available for two years for a student to contribute to the CIHR-funded project “Evaluating the Wiiji app to improve Indigenous workplace mental health: a mixed-methods approach”. The successful student will be expected to contribute considerable effort to the project and develop a thesis/dissertation related to this project. Indigenous students preferred. Please contact Dr. Kristman directly for more details about the project.

All students awarded scholarships through Dr. Kristman will become student members of the EPID@Work Research Institute.

Funding Year(s): 2021/2022

How to Apply:  No specific application is required for any of these awards beyond application to the program. For the CIHR-funded award, please include some thoughts around a potential thesis topic in your letter of intent. It is recommended that you contact Dr. Kristman for further details before preparing your application.

Internal Deadline: February 1, 2020

Award Category: Scholarship

Comments:  For more Health Sciences funding opportunities, see our Student Funding Opportunities page

Funding Source: Internal

Programs Applicable To: 

Health Sciences

Public Health

Funding Level: Masters/PhD

Please visit our EVENTS page by clicking HERE to access the presentation.

Researchers from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and EPID@Work/Lakehead University are receiving more than $330,000 from the Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund (OHCRIF) for projects that will benefit health-care workers and immigrants.

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Due to the worldwide impact of COVID-19, the XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work has decided to host  special sessions on October 5th and 6th. 

For more information on these free virtual sessions, please click HERE 

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Post-doctoral fellowship in Indigenous Workplace Studies, Thunder Bay Campus

Category: Post-doctoral fellow

Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus

Department: EPID@Work Research Institute

Application Deadline: Open until filled, will start reviewing applications on August 24, 2020

Start Date: as early as September 14, 2020

Post-doctoral fellowship

Thunder Bay Campus

 Full-time, one-year with possibility of renewal up to two years in duration

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a solid research background in mixed methods and Indigenous research methodologies, occupational health and/or public health with a strong interest in Indigenous research. Funding for this position is made available through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. This position is available under the leadership of Dr. Vicki Kristman, Director, Enhancing the Prevention of Injury and Disability (EPID) @ Work Research Institute, and in association with the Department of Health Sciences, Lakehead University. This fellowship offers the opportunity to gain and contribute knowledge to the area of Indigenous workplace health.

The fellow will have the opportunity for active research mentoring and manuscript and grant writing.  Responsibilities include engagement of First Nations communities, study coordination and supervision of personnel, participant recruitment, conducting focus groups, statistical analyses and/or qualitative data analyses, and manuscript/grant preparations. Applicants must have completed a PhD in a relevant discipline. Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset. Multiple-year appointment is dependent on satisfactory performance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement work plans for current and new research projects as well as coordinate, oversee and execute study procedures and research protocols.
• Apply for funding (award applications) to local, provincial, and/or national research agencies.
• Collect, clean, and analyze data.
• Write, prepare, edit, and format manuscripts for publications and grant applications.
• Publish original research results obtained during tenure in appropriate journals and other recognized media.
• Prepare presentations and posters relating to research.
• Attend scientific conferences agreed upon in collaboration with Dr. Kristman to present results (subject to the availability of travel funds).
• Support and provide consultation to other research staff.
• Conduct literature reviews and other background research for manuscript and grant writing.
• Discuss research findings with research team, collaborative partners, other researchers, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the EPID@Work scientific team and Indigenous partners.
• Participate in training and educational activities.
• Supervision of students may be required.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree with an emphasis on Indigenous occupational health.

• Prior experience working with Indigenous populations preferred.
• Current knowledge of and experience with research design, research methodologies, participant recruitment and testing, data analysis, and risk assessments.
• Advanced statistical training and knowledge of statistical software packages and/or advanced qualitative analysis and knowledge of qualitative analytic software (i.e. NVIVO).
• Evidence of experience in preparation and publication of manuscripts; strong technical writing skills.
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results.
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change.
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude.

Candidates should send their full curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a one-page cover letter outlining their interests and career goals, two academic references, and representative publications to:

Kara Polson

EPID@Work Research Institute

Lakehead University,

955 Oliver Road,

Thunder Bay ON

P7B 5E1, Canada

Email: epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca

The competition will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed starting on August 24, 2020.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.  Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 343-8334. We appreciate your interest; however, we will only notify those selected for an interview.