Research Assistant

at  Dalhousie University

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Research Coordinator/Project Manager and Principal Investigators, the Research Assistant will work as part of a team that includes community storytellers and research partners to ensure timely and high-quality results.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in health, social science, management or a relevant field or a PhD student currently working in a related field.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, including the ability to manage records, respecting the privacy and confidentiality of research participants.
• Demonstrated previous collaborative experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, along with the ability to take initiative, act resourcefully, and think creatively to solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft applications, including Excel.

• Take leadership in drafting reports and scholarly articles for publication, collaboratively conduct literature reviews and summarize findings.
• Collaboratively assist with designing research methodologies and protocols.
• Monitor progress on various project tasks and ensure they stay on track and communicate with team members.
• Organize and maintain project documentation and records.
• Collaboratively assist with data analysis using statistical software or qualitative analysis tools (Experience with Nvivo an asset)
• Develop/assist in planning Interprofessional Health Education (IPHE) modules related to research findings and is a primary deliverable/outcome for the project