Research Assistant - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company :

IWK Health**:

Req ID:155665

Department/Program:
Chambers Research, Research Services

Location:
Halifax

Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 12 months x 1 position(s)

Start Date: 1 June, 2023

Union Status:
Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation:
$22.5622**:

- **$ /hour

Closing Date: 2 May, 2023 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes.

We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

The Opportunity:

Under the supervision of Dr.

Christine Chambers, the Research Assistant will be part of her research team in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at IWK Health.

Dr.

Chambers is the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Children's Pain, a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience & Pediatrics at Dalhousie University and a clinical psychologist.

Her research is aimed at improving the management of children's pain with a focus on the developmental, psychological, and social influences on children's pain and spanning knowledge generation (e.g., original studies), synthesis (e.g., systematic review, guidelines), and translation (e.g., policy, public outreach).

Her team consists of trainees (at all levels, including undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows) and staff (e.g., research assistants, coordinators, and associates) who work closely together and collaborate with a wide range of researchers and other stakeholders nationally and globally.

Job Responsibilities:

Assistance with the coordination of research studies in Dr.

Chambers' multi-method program of research that includes a focus on both quantitative and qualitative designs and reviews, such as:

Conducting literature searches and drafting evidence summaries
Preparing documents for REB review and ensuring adherence to REB and TCPS2 policies
Participant recruitment
Setting up and maintaining study equipment and experimental procedures
Data management and preparation of data sets for analysis
Implementing detailed and timesensitive study protocols and guiding participants through study procedures (e.g., telephone calls, semistructured interviews, medical chart reviews, administering measures and questionnaires), both virtually and inlab (in accordance with current IWK Health COVID guidelines)
Maintaining excellent professional and collaborative relationships with families and patients as well as clinical staff (physicians, nurses, ward clerks, etc.)
Assistance with general lab management, such as:
Lab equipment (including maintenance and repairs) and other research supplies
Coordinating meetings (e.g., booking rooms, preparing agendas, recording minutes, etc.)
Lab finances (e.g., payroll, payments, and reimbursements)
Document organization and maintaining filing systems
Planning labrelated events, organizing and coordinating conference travel

Hours of Work:

Typically Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, 37.5 hours week. Depending on the nature of future ongoing studies, some flexibility may be considered.

Note:

A hybrid working model can be discussed with some flexibility to work both from The Chambers Lab on site at IWK Health and remotely, however staff are expected to work on-site 2-3 days per week.

Your Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in a healthrelated field (Psychology preferred; honours preferred)
High degree of computer literacy and internet resourcefulness (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
Experience with using research computer programs and software (e.g. SPSS/R, REDCap, Qualtrics, Covidence, Zotero/referencing programs, Canva)
Attention to detail with high regard for quality
Excellent time management and a demonstrated ability to establish and meet deadlines
Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
Professionalism, good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with families, children of all ages, and vulnerable populations
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
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