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October 9, 2024
Dalhousie University
Halifax
FULL TIME
Research Assistant
Position Information
Position Title
Research Assistant
Department/Unit
Community Health & Epidemiology
Research Project
Respiratory Epidemiology Research Team
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
GP056-24
Employee Group
Grant-Paid
Position Type
Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
1 year
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$40000-$50000 per annum ( 35 hours/ week)
About the Organization
The Respiratory Epidemiology Research Team conducts research related to lung health across the lifespan as well as the epidemiology of respiratory diseases. The research program includes studies that collect primary data, analyses of secondary data as well as evidence synthesis projects.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will support research activities related to lung health and will also contribute to general research activities and support the PI across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of documentation for research ethics applications.
- Prepare and verify the source documentation and complete electronic Case Report Forms (e CRF).
- Carry out data entry, conduct literature reviews and critical appraisal of relevant research.
- Perform administrative duties including, coordinating meetings, preparing documentation for meetings taking meeting minutes.
- Prepare datasets, conducts analyses, and format results.
- Contribute to report and manuscript writing.
Note
On campus role: Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in epidemiology, statistics, health or social sciences, with 2 years related research experience.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information to inform research reports, proactively provide input, coordinate and organize research work.
- Demonstrated experience working with quantitative data analysis and statistical software programs such as Stata, R, SAS.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Teams, Share Point, etc.
Assets
Previous work experience with respiratory outcomes data
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application Consideration
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit
www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
10/09/2024
Close Date
10/23/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/17740
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