Temporary-research Associate - London, Canada - University Hospital

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Posting Period:


Open:
January 2, 2023


Deadline:
January 15, 2023

Non-Union


Department Name:

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London.

As one of Canada's top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world.

This position will be based within the Hepatology Clinical Research group, led by Dr Juan Pablo Arab.

A range of study types and methodologies will be led by the Research Associate, which will be written up and published in peer-reviewed journals.

A major focus of this work will be recruiting individuals for clinical trials, databases, and biobank and secondary analysis of multiple datasets.


  • Independently developing, planning and leading study protocols and analysis plans and manuscript write up and submission under the direction of Dr. Arab and his collaborators. These will be predominantly clinical datasets available through Dr. Arab's research group
  • Leading, conducting and write up of comprehensive systematic literature reviews through searching of major bibliographies and conducting metaanalysis and network metaanalysis
  • Interpreting and writing results for oral presentation, reports and manuscripts for academic publication
  • Coordinating projects and facilitating communication between investigators and research fellows/trainees

Rate of Pay:
To commensurate with experience


Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week


Duration:
One year contract, renewable


Qualifications:


  • Master's degree in clinical research, epidemiology, health services research, public health biostatistics or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a health research environment
  • Experience with consenting and recruiting patients into research studies
  • Extreme comfort when expected to produce high levels of output
  • Functions best in an environment that requires independence
  • Understanding of health services research concepts, strong knowledge of dataanalysis related to clinical research
  • Strong, independent, statistical analytical skills and familiarity with major statistical programs (STATA, SPSS or R)
  • Experience working with a diverse team and building public health, research, academic, institutional, or professional networks
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidence as required when interacting with stakeholders
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
  • Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

  • Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
  • Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.
As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
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