Job Description

-- RESEARCH ASSISTANT --
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Momentum Health Study

Please note: Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered.

STATUS:

This is a one-year full time position with the possibility of extension

JOB START DATE:

As soon as possible.

SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

LOCATION:

BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), Vancouver, BC

JOB:

Assists the research group in the implementation, execution and evaluation of health research with gay, bisexual, queer, and trans men. Communicates with research participants.

ORGANIZATION:

The BC-CfE currently employs a team of statisticians, programmers, data managers, research nurses and data entry clerks who work collaboratively on cohort-based epidemiological and clinical studies. The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS research centre including Research Laboratory, Clinical Trials, Drug Treatment Program, Epidemiology and Professional Education Programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Writes and assist with academic manuscripts for submission to peer reviewed journals

Conduct literature reviews on topics related to gay, bisexual, queer, and trans men's health.

Communicates with and supports gay, bisexual, and queer cisgender and trans men who are participants in the Momentum Health Study, Engage Study, and related studies

Collect and analyze qualitative research data (e.g. interviews, focus groups)

Understand and follow approved study protocols.

Maintain study files and participant information.

Maintain strict confidentiality related to study data and participants.

Assist in the preparation and submission of research ethics protocols, funding applications, and peer reviewed journal articles.

Prepare common language documents based on research evidence to communicate findings to gay, bisexual, queer, and trans men's communities.

Performs other duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary education (e.g. health, social sciences, gender or queer studies, business) and/or relevant work experience (e.g. customer service, hospitality, health or community services). A Masters degree in any of these disciplines would be an advantage

Training and community-based research experience in quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods health research

Experience dealing with community members, including effective communication skills, ability to establish rapport, ability to assess a situation and respond accordingly.

Comfort interacting respectfully with diverse individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Knowledge of concepts related to public health and experience conducting a literature review.

Strong academic writing skills.

Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis.

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Excellent time management and computer skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Computer competency with Microsoft Office Software or related software, and familiarity with e-mail and Internet.

Familiarity, knowledge, or experience with gay, bisexual, queer, and trans communities

Included in your letter of submission:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Experience and interests

Note:

Applications received without a cover letter will

NOT

be considered.

CONTACT:

c/o Human Resource Coordinator, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Vancouver, BC, e-mail: careers@bccfe.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

until position is filled

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $48,475.92-$60,594.90 per year

Work Location: In person