Research Associate - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of six Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders), a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centres.

The faculty has more than 3,200 undergraduate students and more than 800 graduate students (200 PhD students).

The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing will educate nurses who are reflective practitioners and provide recognized leadership in nursing theory, research, practice, inter-professional health teaching and learning, and policy advancements.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Facilitate the organization and maintenance of databases and spreadsheets as well as operationalize and develop new research opportunities as requested.

Education:

BSCN/MN in Nursing or Social Science discipline (psychology, sociology, anthropology, public health, health studies, women and gender studies, equity studies or related discipline)

Experience:

3 years' experience conducting research related to applied health research, social determinants of health, health, health equity or closely related areas of study; preferably in an academic setting

3 years' experience authoring reports, proposals, academic papers

Previous experience in all stages of qualitative and quantitative research

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of research principles, theory and methods (qualitative approaches)

Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative methodological approach and study design

Superior writing skills and knowledge of the publication process with demonstrated expertise leading and contributing to peer-review publications

Advanced level skill in qualitative and quantitative data analysis

Well-organized and flexible with the ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities and able to meet deadlines

Solid judgement and ethical conduct including the ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and discretion

Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to develop effective, professional, mutually beneficially relationships with varied stakeholders (e.g. academics, students, service providers, policy makers

Background Checks:

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.