Research Associate I - Ottawa, Canada - Bruyère Research Institute

Bruyère Research Institute

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Description

Research Associate 1

Competition:

Program:

Bruyère Research Institute

Position Type:

Part-time up to 32 hrs/week (0.8 FTE), until 04 August 2023 (with the possibility of extension)

Salary Scale:

$33.05-$37.68 per hour + benefits

Start Date:

06 February 2023

Closing Date:

23 January 2023

The Bruyère Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients and families.

The Institute is a proud partner of Bruyère Continuing Care, the University of Ottawa and others and provides solutions to improve the health and health care of aging and frail Canadians.

The Institute's research focuses primarily on evidence, health system evaluation, brain health, geriatrics and rehabilitation, and primary care.

Function summary

The Research Associate 1 will assist with all aspects of the research design, analysis and dissemination of two projects under the mentorship and guidance of Dr.

Heidi Sveistrup and Dr. Matthew Bromwich.

The first project aims to validate commercial hearing aids with novel sensor technology to remotely monitor the social and physical wellbeing of aging adults living in the community.

The second project aims to (i) characterize the oral health of Canadian seniors and (ii) conduct a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial of a Health-Canada approved topical antiseptic dental drug to improve this oral health status.

There are no current data on the oral health of Canadian seniors, and largely anecdotal data on what might be done preventively to improve seniors' oral health.

The Research Associate 1 activities include the development of research objectives, grant development and maintaining data integrity and analysis.

The Research Associate 1 will be familiar with research methods and software and has the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

The individual must be adaptable, flexible, and able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The individual must be able to work simultaneously on multiple projects and manage a variety of stakeholders. Minimal administrative tasks are also required.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Data Collection & Analysis - 50%

Collect and oversee the collection of data while ensuring data quality
Analyze, and evaluate qualitative or quantitative data with moderate support of Investigator
Develop and/or adapt specific research and data collection methodologies, protocols, systems, and techniques, as appropriate to the area of research specialty with minor support of Investigator

Research Support - 40%

Prepare Ethics submissions with only cursory review by Investigator/no review by Investigator
Support manuscript and white paper writing as required
Support the production of conference publications and posters
Lead meetings with researchers and stakeholders
Prepare and format research findings (Excel, Graphs, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Present research findings to a variety of lay and scientific audiences, including manuscripts, abstracts and presentation at conferences/symposia

Administrative Support -10%

Recommend, implement, and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations of the project
Create and manage weekly schedules for participant and study staff
This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be added as the projects progress._

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

Master's degree with experience in health research
Experience in research related to healthcare, aging, and technology with use of large, administrative datasets (an asset)
Working knowledge of relevant data analysis software (SPSS, Excel) and Microsoft Suite (Word, PPT, Outlook, Teams).
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage overlapping projects, and meet deadlines
Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment, and work in a virtual environment such as teleconferences, emeetings and video conferencing)
Exceptional communication skills, including written and verbal for a variety of audiences
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis.
Organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment, and work in a virtual environment such as teleconferences, emeetings and video conferencing.
Critical thinking skills and strong ability to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Exceptional communication skills, including written and verbal (in English, French considered an asset)

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit

your cover letter and resume by 23 January 2023 at the latest.

Bruyère Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workplace. All qualified applicants wil