Research Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:03/23/2023

Req ID: 30419

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Social Work

Department:
Faculty of Social Work

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto is distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education.

As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research and practice for more than 100 years.

Recognized as one of the leading social work research Faculties in North America, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development.

Teaching in the Faculty is enriched by the internationally recognized research of faculty members which is designed to help governments, agencies and communities effectively address real world challenges.

Your opportunity:

Your responsibilities will include:

Informing stakeholders of project progress
Formatting data collected for presentations and reports
Maintaining project records
Implementing and executing qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
Overseeing the data collection and analysis processes
Conducting systematic literature reviews
Preparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collected
Analyzing results and preparing statistical reports for research papers

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Health Sciences/International Relations/Women and Gender Studies or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum two years of direct and recent research experience
Prior experience and demonstrated knowledge of diverse issues affecting Northern and Indigenous youth's health and wellbeing, and global youth health, is a requirement. Examples include HIV and sexually transmitted infections, youth sexual and mental health, artsbased research, social determinants of health, Indigenous health research approaches, global health, and crosscultural research
Experience with research methodology (qualitative and quantitative)
Demonstrated ability to use research database software for qualitative (e.g. Nvivo) and quantitative (e.g. SPSS, Qualtrics) data management and analysis
Experience producing documentation for all aspects of a research project from administrative to analytical
Experience preparing research ethics protocols
Experience providing jobrelated guidance to research assistants
Creative and integrative critical thinking skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrably strong writing skills
Exceptional time management skills, ability to multitask and set priorities to meet tight deadlines
Ability to exercise good, independent judgment and decisionmaking skills
Ability to take initiative and work independently with mínimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated collaborative abilities and approachability
Ability to work effectively and as part of a team
Strong attentiontodetail, analytical and problem solving skills

Assets (Nonessential):

Master's of Social Work (MSW) and/or Master's in Public Health (MPH) is highly desirable

To be successful in this role you will be:

Adaptable
Efficient
Multitasker
Organized
Problem solver
Selfdirected

Closing Date: 03/31/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Grant - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching

**Lived Experience Statement