Research Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto
Description
Date Posted:10/31/2023
Req ID: 34748
Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Pharmacy
Department:
Faculty of Pharmacy
Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Description:
About us:
With over 180 faculty members including researchers, clinician scientists, clinical educators andcommunity, hospital and affiliated experts, we are the top faculty of pharmacy in Canada andranked among the top globally.
Our scientists are catalysts for the discovery of novel therapeutic targets, new drugs, medical devices,diagnostic tests and new solutions to provide the safest, most effective and affordable therapiesfor patients and methodologies to foster pharmacy practice excellence.
Your opportunity:
You will join a team that focuses on research in developing real-world evidence to informprovincial and national drug policy and the post-marketing surveillance of medications.
We work directly with health system stakeholders and decision-makers totranslate knowledge to action and enhance the meaningfulness of our studies.
Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, this position will be responsible forcoordinating the day-to-day administrative duties for the research team.
Specific responsibilitiesinclude Proofing and posting adverts to recruit applicants; Preparing consent forms usingtemplates; Disseminating and collecting research surveys and questionnaires; Generatingreports; Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items;Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate;financial administration and Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Proofing and posting adverts to recruit applicants
- Preparing consent forms using templates
- Disseminating and collecting research surveys andquestionnaires
- Generating reports
- Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and followup items
- Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting asappropriate
- Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a healthrelated field and/or equivalent combination of education andresearch experience
- A minimum of two years relevant experience in a psychosocial healthrelated researchenvironment
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to generate new ideas
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Evidence of leadership, initiative, diplomacy and excellent judgement
- Ability to set priorities and targets and to meet deadlines in relation to frequently changingdemands
- Demonstrated accuracy
- Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity,inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and workingenvironment
Assets (Nonessential):
- Experience scheduling and coordinating events
- Experience liaising with community groups
- Experience with advocacy and fundraising
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Adaptable
- Motivated selflearner
- Multitasker
- Organized
- Team player
NOTE:
This is a one (1) year term position.
Closing Date: 11/14/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group:
USW
Appointment Type:
Budget - Term
Schedule:
Full-Time
NOTE:
This is a one (1) year term position.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter:
Blythe Campbell
**Lived Experience Statement
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