Research Assistant - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Research Assistant:

Primary Purpose:

We are looking for a Research Assistant/Coordinator with a "can do" 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
Canadian Bone Strength Development Study in children with type 1 diabetes (CanBSDS).

Typical Duties:

Overseeing study coordination across the
CanBSDS 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 uptodate records of project progress, number of participants recruited and enrolled
Update the 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
Coordinating and securing participant recruitment and measurement appointments in Saskatoon
Assisting with data collection, analysis, recording, and reporting
Assisting with preparation/receiving shipments between sites
Securing completeness of data entry from all sites into the database
Overseeing secure storage of data and confidential records
Assisting with fund transfers and other budgetary management and updates
Codevelop and coordinate and plan knowledge transfer sessions within the community

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 skills are 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 in managing and organizing 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.

Department:
College of Kinesiology

Status:
Term 1 year 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 $ per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Phase/Band:
Salary Band 6

Posted Date: 4/26/2024

Closing Date: 5/9/2024

Number of Openings:1

Work Location:
On Campus

Criminal Record Check:
Not Applicable

Driver's License and Abstract Check:
Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification:
Not Applicable

Vulnerable Sector Check:
Not Applicable