Bridge Research Consortium

@bridgerc.bsky.social

Bringing together a multidisciplinary team of leading #SocialSciences and #Humanities scholars from across Canada to better understand and support #PublicTrust and equitable access to new #vaccines and immune-based innovations. #PublicHealth

"Canada can’t afford to lose expert voices when the threat of #vaccine preventable diseases is rising...Online harassment is driving researchers and scientists out of conversations." —BRC scholars @heiditworek.bsky.social, Chris Tenove, Netheena Mathews @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social #PublicHealth #IDSky

The Conversation Canada@ca.theconversation.com · 8mo ago

Online harassment is silencing Canada’s health experts — institutions need to do more to protect them

BRC Lead Scholar @caulfieldtim.bsky.social: "As of this past Monday, Canada has lost its #measles elimination status. We must confront the large and growing influence of politics in both the continued rise of #vaccine hesitancy and spread of medical misinformation." www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

On measles and vaccines, Canada can’t keep ignoring the elephant in the room

Study after study has shown that political affiliation is one of the single strongest predictors of vaccination status.

thestar.com

Hiring! The Knowledge Mobilization Specialist will have the opportunity to lead the development of outputs, products, activities, and events to advance public trust and equitable access to new vaccines and immune-based innovations related to pandemic preparedness and response.

Full-time, 37 hours per week
$70,000 to $85,000 CAD per year plus benefits
Depending on current project: SFU or UBC campus or remote

The Knowledge Mobilization Specialist conducts the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities within the Bridge Research Consortium (BRC), Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH), and other collaborating hubs. The Specialist will contribute to boosting KMb capacity within the BRC and will have the opportunity to lead the development of outputs, products, activities, and events to advance public trust and equitable access to new vaccines and immune-based innovations related to pandemic preparedness and response. This role will work under the direction of the KMb Lead.

ABOUT THE BRIDGE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM
The BRC is one of four projects funded by the Government of Canada, as part of Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH) led by the University of British Columbia. It is also one of 19 projects funded in 2024, under Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy, “to rebuild a strong and resilient domestic biomanufacturing and life sciences sector” ahead of a future pandemic event. 

While Canada is poised to achieve exciting and important scientific breakthroughs, the COVID-19 pandemic showed that support for the optimal uptake of new vaccines and therapies is also needed. The decline of vaccine uptake within some populations over the past decade risks the return of vaccine preventable diseases and undermines the capacity for Canada to respond effectively to a future pandemic.

In this context, the BRC has been funded as a unique collaboration of leading social sciences and humanities scholars across Canada. The Consortium brings together expertise in anthropology, bioethics, communications, history, international relations, law, political science, public administration, sociology and other disciplines, with public health, clinical medicine, and nursing. QUALIFICATIONS
•	Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Life/Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or a related field and two years of related experience in community engagement, science communication, and knowledge mobilization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
•	Understanding of knowledge mobilization theory and practice

How to apply 
Interested candidates should submit an application by e-mail to: rackeb_tesfaye@sfu.ca by 5 pm on 1 February 2025. Please include “Knowledge Mobilization Specialist — [Your Name]” in the subject line. 

Your application should include the following:
•	Cover letter
·	explain why you are suited for this position
·	describe your relevant disciplinary and subject matter expertise
·	explain your relevant experience and skills that would advance the project goals
·	provide names and contact information for two references (to be contacted by BRC for short-listed candidates only)
· 	propose a tentative date for when you could begin the role
•	Curriculum vitae

We're hiring for two positions! The Training Specialist will have the opportunity to lead the development of outputs, products, activities, and events to advance public trust and equitable access to new vaccines and immune-based innovations related to pandemic preparedness and response.

Full-time, 37 hours per week
$60,000 to $75,000 CAD per year plus benefits
Simon Fraser University Burnaby Campus (hybrid negotiable)

The Training Specialist will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of training and pedagogical activities and the development of tools and resources to build knowledge mobilization, science, communication, professional development, and equity capacity within the Bridge Research Consortium (BRC), CIEBH and other hubs. This role will work under the direction of the KMb Lead.

ABOUT THE BRIDGE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM
The BRC is one of four projects funded by the Government of Canada, as part of Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH) led by the University of British Columbia. It is also one of 19 projects funded in 2024, under Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy, “to rebuild a strong and resilient domestic biomanufacturing and life sciences sector” ahead of a future pandemic event. 

While Canada is poised to achieve exciting and important scientific breakthroughs, the COVID-19 pandemic showed that support for the optimal uptake of new vaccines and therapies is also needed. The decline of vaccine uptake within some populations over the past decade risks the return of vaccine preventable diseases and undermines the capacity for Canada to respond effectively to a future pandemic.

In this context, the BRC has been funded as a unique collaboration of leading social sciences and humanities scholars across Canada. The Consortium brings together expertise in anthropology, bioethics, communications, history, international rel ations, law, political science, public administration, sociology and other disciplines, with public health, clinical medicine, and nursing. 

The project brings together wide-ranging perspectives to better understand and support public trust and equitable access to new vaccines and immune-based innovations that strengthen Canada’s readiness for future health emergencies.QUALIFICATIONS
•	Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Life/Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or a related field and two years of related experience in teaching, community engagement, science communication, and knowledge mobilization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 

How to apply 
Interested candidates should submit an application by e-mail to: rackeb_tesfaye@sfu.ca by 5 pm on 1 February 2025. Please include “Pedagogy and Training Specialist – [Your Name]” in the subject line. 

Your application should include the following:

•	Cover letter:
·	explain why you are suited for this position
·	describe your relevant disciplinary and subject matter expertise
·	explain your relevant experience and skills that would advance the project goals
·	provide names and contact information for two references (to be contacted by BRC for short-listed candidates only)
·	propose a tentative date for when you could begin the role
•	Curriculum vitae

Job posting with us! This Fellow will contribute to a multi-year research project on online health communication. Suitable candidates will hold a PhD in communication, political science, psychology, public policy, history, public health, or a related field. Learn more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/postdoc...

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Apply by Jan 15 | School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

The Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) invite applications from highly qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position.

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