Job Description

The Injury Prevention Research Office is looking for a research assistant to support the research activities of the office. The research assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting with CHIRPP data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. S/he will also help with protocol development, REB submission, recruiting study participants, administering questionnaires, conducting interviews at multiple sites, data entry, preparation of summary and progress reports, supervising trainees as well as completing other research related tasks. The ideal candidate for this position is highly motivated, organized, team-minded, and results-oriented with excellent scientific writing skills. The research assistant will report directly to the research coordinator and indirectly to the principal investigator, team lead and collaborators.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Research Assistant will:

• Assist in CHIRPP data collection;
• Assist with data analysis of patients with brain injury or other neurological conditions;
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and progress reports;
• Collect, store and transfer study data in accordance with Health Canada and REB requirements;
• Assist other ongoing research projects in obtaining informed consent from and administering cognitive tests/questionnaires to study participants or conducting open ended interviews with study participants or analyzing interview transcripts and qualitative data;
• Supervise students and volunteers;
• Assist Investigator in the initiation of new research and grant writing;
• Perform literature searches; prepare summaries and systematic reviews;
• General office duties, e.g. filing, faxing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate Degree or 1 year of relevant experience OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with background in biostatistics, epidemiology, data management, qualitative analysis, machine learning, or related discipline(s);
• One year of relevant research experience and in using R, SAS or other statistical software preferred;
• Experience in data and project management;
• Previous experience in protocol development, ethics proposals, grant and peer-reviewed manuscript writing, and making presentations to scientific and lay audiences is preferred;
• An aptitude for accuracy and detail. An aptitude and desire to teach and learn;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed
• Willingness to travel between study sites
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attendance record.

As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

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