Position Overview
The Ward of the 21st Century in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for 2 Research Assistant(s), W21C. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The W21 Research Assistant reports to the W21C Research Manager and will receive direction from the Lead Investigator(s) of the project(s) they are assigned to. The Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting project specific and general W21C activities. It is anticipated that the Research Assistant will be involved in 2-5 projects at any given time.
This position works closely with the project leads and research associates in the execution of research protocols and programs within the W21C. The position will require involvement in multiple research tasks with various internal and external stakeholders. The position requires discretionary decision making, professionalism and comfort interacting with healthcare providers and patients and has the potential to impact the integrity and success of the W21C program. Peak periods of the year are stressful due to high volume of work and competing demands. This position requires onsite participant recruitment.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Coordinating and carrying out research activities of key research studies in consultation with the principal investigator(s) and project research associates
- Under limited supervision, responsible for performing a range of research and coordination tasks in support of W21C program objectives
- Ensuring stakeholders are kept informed of the study’s progression
- Assisting with applications (e.g., ethics, grants) and development of research protocols
- Data collection
- Assisting with interpretation and analysis of data collected
- Assist with report writing, production of research papers suitable for publication, and support knowledge translation activities
- Provide general support to the Ward of the 21st Century program to facilitate the progression of the W21C vision. Activities include research center space management, support for event planning, and contributions to the overall collaborative environment
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelors degree, with a preference for training within a health related field
- Experience working in the clinical setting, particularly conducting research with physicians and patients
- Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative clinical research
- Database skills required with experience in SPSS, Excel, Access, and other databases
- Knowledge of the W21C Initiative is an asset
- Leadership, communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills and interpersonal skills required
- Resourceful, innovative, creative, strategic, problem solves
- Good judgment and concern for detail and accuracy
- Ability to receive direction, collaborate with others in setting goals, and work effectively in teams to achieve agreed upon goals
- Ability to work independently and promote good teamwork
- Ability to demonstrate tact and courtesy dealing with patients, staff and physicians
- Ability to communicate well with colleagues from various disciplines and external collaborators within a complex initiative
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of patient records
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Experience with statistical software packages
Application Deadline: July 20, 2022
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase I.
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