Position Type: Casual / As-Needed Compensation: Hourly Rate ($45 – $50/hr, commensurate with experience)

Location: Remote (British Columbia)

About The Parmar Foundation (TPF)

The Parmar Foundation (TPF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing evidence-based integrative naturopathic oncology and supportive cancer care. TPF works to bridge critical gaps in traditional healthcare systems by conducting rigorous clinical and qualitative research, evaluating patient-reported outcomes, and improving access to secure, whole-person integrative medical therapies for individuals facing cancer.

Our research initiatives focus on assessing the acceptability, safety, and effectiveness of integrative cancer therapies, identifying implementation barriers, and championing patient-centered care. TPF is seeking a highly qualified PhD Research Associate on a casual, as-needed basis to collaborate on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research projects, grant applications, and scholarly publications.

This is a casual, hourly position designed for an experienced researcher (PhD level) who can provide specialized expertise on an as-needed basis. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing and upcoming research projects, assisting with study protocol development, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, systematic/scoping reviews, grant drafting, and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals.

Design and support clinical and health services research projects in integrative oncology, including observational studies, clinical trials, and qualitative inquiry.

Conduct rigorous qualitative data collection and analysis (e.g., semi-structured interviews, focus groups, thematic analysis, and framework synthesis using NVivo or similar tools).

Perform statistical analyses and data management for quantitative study components using software such as SPSS, R, or SAS.





Conduct comprehensive literature reviews, scoping reviews, and synthesis of research evidence to inform study designs and policy briefs.

Draft, edit, and contribute to scientific manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed academic journals.

Assist in writing and preparing grant proposals for Canadian health research funding opportunities and philanthropic foundations.

Prepare research ethics board (REB) applications, protocol modifications, and ensure adherence to institutional ethical and regulatory standards.

Collaborate virtually and asynchronously with interdisciplinary research teams, clinicians, patient partners, and stakeholder organizations.

Education: PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, Public Health, Health Services Research, Nursing, Epidemiology, or a related health sciences discipline (or PhD completion within 3 months).

Qualitative & Quantitative Research Expertise: thematic analysis, content analysis, NVivo) and familiarity with quantitative research methods.

Academic Writing & Publishing: Proven record of peer-reviewed publications and strong scientific writing skills.

Grant Writing & Ethics: Experience contributing to research grant applications and navigating research ethics submissions.

Self-Directed & Flexible: Ability to work independently, manage project deliverables on a casual/project-by-project timeline, and meet agreed-upon deadlines.

Interest in Integrative Health: Passion for or background in integrative oncology, supportive cancer care, or health services research is highly desirable.

Flexibility to balance research contributions alongside existing post-doctoral, academic, or clinical commitments.

Contribute to meaningful research that directly informs patient care and improves quality of life for individuals with cancer.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover letter highlighting their research experience and interest to ***email_hidden***.

📌 Research Assistant, Remote (Vancouver)
🏢 The Parmar Foundation
📍 Vancouver