Research Assistant, Indigenous Health Data and Aging (IHDA)

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 : 30AM-4 : 30PM

35 hours per week

Hybrid Work Accomodation

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

Career Level

Requires 2 years of relevant experience

Job Description Number

JD0592

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.

02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Job Description

The is currently welcoming applications for a Research Assistant to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a professional research environment and contribute to projects and activities led by Dr.

Jennifer Walker and her Indigenous Health Data and Aging (IHDA) research team. The IHDA operates in a hybrid work model and maintains physical research space at McMaster’s Innovation Park.

Dr. Walker is a Haudenosaunee member of Six Nations of the Grand River and an epidemiologist. She holds a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health Data and Aging, which supports an Indigenous community-engaged research program that focuses on dementia, aging, and research using large health services databases.

Reporting to the Research Operations Manager, the Research Assistant will contribute to the research process by providing foundational research support including : preparing presentations, agendas and other meeting materials, engaging in writing and communication activities (e.

g., publication and manuscript development, website content), assisting in data collection and analysis, synthesizing information and creating research summaries, coordinating and preparing biographical information for grant proposals, developing REB applications, and other research activities.

Job Summary :

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

Principal Investigator or project leader.

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.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.
30+ days ago