Job Description

Research Assistant

Primary Purpose: We are looking for a Research Assistant with a \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude and strong interpersonal and organizational skills to support bone health research in Dr. Saija Kontulainen\'s lab at the College of Kinesiology. The position will provide study coordination and technical support for the .

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Overseeing study coordination across the

sites (Saskatoon, Calgary, Ottawa and Toronto) * Addressing queries from all 4 sites

• Establishing and maintaining effective and productive relationships with research team members, participants and community partners
• Coordinating team meetings
• Maintain up-to-date records of project progress, number of participants recruited and enrolled
• Updating study website and social media sites
• Ensuring all research is conducted ethically and in compliance with Tri-Council Policy Statement on Research Ethics and institutional policies
• Assuming project management responsibilities, including assistance in the research contract and ethics applications and amendments
• Coordinating and securing participant recruitment and appointments in Saskatoon
• Assisting with data collection, analysis, recording, and reporting
• Assisting with preparation/receiving shipments between sites
• Securing completeness of data entry in from all sites into database
• Overseeing secure storage of data and confidential records
• Assisting with fund transfers and other budgetary management and updates

Education: MSc or PhD degree in Kinesiology, Health Sciences or related disciplines

Experience: At least 2 years of experience in health research

Skills:

• Exemplary interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing
• Confidence and interpersonal communication skill set necessary to establish new working relationships.
• Ability to liaise with health professionals and researchers nationally.
• Superior organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Confident to assume independent work and seek support only when required.
• Experience to manage and organize workload efficiently.
• Compliance with ethical, institutional and lab processes, practices and procedures.
• Record of research productivity and participant/community engagement.
• Knowledge of research database management is an asset.
• Training for specific tasks such as data acquisition, analysis and management will be provided as needed.

Inquiries and resumes regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Kontulainen at ( )

Department: College of Kinesiology
Status: Term 5 years with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $31.39 - 42.47 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable):
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 7
Posted Date: 3/27/2023
Closing Date: 4/16/2023
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan\'s for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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