Research Assistant, Kinesiology - St. Catharines, Canada - Brock University

Brock University

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St. Catharines, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

One of Canada's leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, and ranked #3 as Canada's Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista, Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise.

We're looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:
This posting will close at 12:01 am on April 18, 2024

Please note:
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with benefits. Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required.

A Day in the Life

The Research Assistant will work with the Primary Investigator to coordinate, and mobilize research and research activities associated with the injury prevention clinical intervention, and implementation science research group (I3 group).

The Research Assistant will support the research project activities across a project's life cycle.

This includes technical support, grant writing, proposal development, ethics submissions, logístical planning, SOP development, recruitment, data collection, data cleaning, data management, data analysis, manuscript writing and integrated knowledge translation.

As the
Research Assistant you will:

Collaborate and provide organizational support to the principle investigator(s) to formulate and develop strategic research plan;
Coordinate research activities associated with the design, collection, management, analysis, translation, and publication of research projects;
Deliver training workshops on research tools, software and methods to Research Assistants and faculty (e.g., quantitative analysis, digital methods etc.);
Conduct periodic presentations outlining the project and its status to internal and external stakeholders;
Coordinate the analysis, translation, and publication of research projects;
Perform data extractions and develops quality processes for data collection and entry;
Serve as a key representative and contact person for the project;
Organize and participate in campus and community events, including coordinating event logistics and giving presentations.

What you need to Succeed

Master's degree in injury epidemiology, injury prevention, or a related field;
Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience as a research coordinator/research assistant in injury prevention, public health, or health sciences research;
Previous experience contributing to grant writing and publishing scientific manuscripts;
A high degree of confidentiality is necessary in dealing with research data concerning personal information;
High level of effective time and project management, personal initiative, and teamwork;
Basic knowledge and skills in statistics and statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS) for data management and analysis;
Understanding of research methods applied to epidemiology;
Ability to consult and collaborate with external funding bodies, internal and external stakeholders, research and community partners, faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, students, and other relevant unit Managers and staff (including staff at academic organizations and journals);
Excellent time management, the ability to adapt to continuous changes and shifting in priorities
Strong data management and analytic skills.

Preferred or Asset Skills

Knowledge of injury mechanisms and classifications;
Clinical evaluation skills;
Experience and proficiency with Red Cap Data Management;
Experience with qualitative research and use of NVIVO;
Experience with mixedmethod research;
Background in sports as a participant, coach, and/or referee;
Previous experience managing, conducting, and overseeing investigatorinitiated grantfunded research projects as a research coordinator or research assistant in Sports Injury Prevention and/or a related field;
Experience and understanding of Human Ethics;
French language skills;
Experience working with community sports organizations; and
Experience with statistics and proficiency in the STATA statistical analysis program is desirable.

It is Brock University's policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Benefits: