Job Description

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Title

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Job ID

72238

Location

McMaster Innovation Park (MIP)

Open Date

10/01/2025

Job Type

Short Term Employee

Close Date

10/07/2025

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

FHS Health Evidence and Impact

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 6

Salary Range

$22.94 - $36.83 (hourly)

Contract Duration

11.9 Months

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level

Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Anticipated Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Number

JD00592

Position Description:

Within the department of Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), this role is working directly with the Lead Principal Investigator of the CLSA.


The

Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA

) is a large, national, long-term study of more than 50,000 men and women who were between the ages of 45 and 85 when recruited. These participants will be followed until 2033 or death. The aim of the CLSA is to find ways to help us live long and live well and understand why some people age in healthy fashion while others do not.

General Description:

Responsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a

Principal Investigator or project leader.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data. Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results. Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient

collection, analysis, and reporting.

Modify and reconfigure databases to ensure the optimal storage of data and minimize data entry complexities. Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems. Write data management and operations documentation for the project. Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel. Conduct structured project participant interviews. Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with

established protocols, policies, and procedures.

Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support

for research projects.

Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants. Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters. Gather and compile information and data required for the preparation of scientific papers, abstracts, and graphs. Conduct literature searches. Oversee the extraction and compilation of data required for reports and disseminate data to research groups and

collaborating partners.

Implement and maintain the research project budget. Create financial projections and make adjustments to the

research project budget throughout the fiscal year.

Exercise appropriate budget controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts. Write a variety of letters and memos. Participate in research project meetings and propose recommendations for procedure modifications and development

in the areas of data management, quality control, and assurance.

Write, update, and archive data management and quality assurance conventions. Respond to inquiries received from project personnel regarding relevant project issues and procedures.

Supervision

No formal supervision of others is require

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study. Requires 2 years of relevant experience

Assets:

Previeous experience in conducting machine learning analysis of the CLSA data on menopause and fragility fractures Demonstrated experience using statistical software to analyze data and interpret results. Experience in analyzing the quality of Carotid ultrasound images acquired as part of the CLSA Ability to manage and troublesh oot moderately complex computer problems. Proven ability to develop presentations and deliver information and training sessions to project personnel and participants. Proficiency in conducting systematic reviews.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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