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Bridge Research Consortium
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Bringing together a unique 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
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During the annual BRC Team Meeting from Oct. 2-3, our team members, advisory committee, partners and collaborators gathered to connect and reaffirm our commitment to advancing #PublicTrust and supporting equitable access to new #vaccines and immune-based innovations. #PublicHealth #CdnHealth
October 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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TOMORROW: Join @heiditworek.bsky.social @cjten.bsky.social and Dr. Julia Smith for "Navigating Moral Distress and Online Harassment of #HealthCare Workers in Canada", co-hosted with @immunizecanada.bsky.social @cpha-acsp.bsky.social.

📝 Register: buff.ly/RDxGVEc #PublicHealth #CdnHealth
October 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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What role will #mRNA technology play in the future of Canadian #HealthCare? Join us for a documentary screening and dialogue with mRNA pioneers and leading experts in #PublicHealth, medical anthropology, clinical practice and regulatory affairs. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/rna-health...
October 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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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
December 18, 2024 at 12:10 AM
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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
December 18, 2024 at 12:07 AM
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We're hiring for two Postdoctoral/Research Fellows.

The ideal candidates will hold PhDs in political science/political economy, social psychology, sociology, public policy, history or public health, or related disciplines.

More: www.sfu.ca/fhs/about/employment-opportunities/research.html
November 21, 2024 at 1:20 AM