Research Associate
at Western University
London, ON, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 14 Oct, 2024 | Not Specified | 14 Jul, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | Communication Skills,Working Experience,Software | No | No |
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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 Education will transform education and transform lives by leading and contributing to teaching excellence in research-intensive academic and professional programs, and through world-class research that produces measurable and high-quality social impact that benefits society. We are committed to enhancing equity and accessibility for all learners, and culturally and socially responsive knowledge brokering and mobilization.
Education:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; PhD in a relevant discipline preferre
Experience:
- 3 years’ working experience in a related academic research environmen
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one’s own unit
- Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users, and to complete detailed analytics and reports
- Advanced skills in software and applications used to produce and analyze research outcomes
- Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are require
Responsibilities:
The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge to research project - STEM Social Action Project (SAP), and carry out original and independent research under the general direction of a principle investigator. The incumbent will be involved in planning deliverables, coordinating meetings, helping prepare the ethics application and literature review, and designing, collecting and analyzing data. The Research Associate will evaluate and interpret experimental results, develop models or correlations, and prepare reports and other written material for presentations and/or submissions to various stakeholders as required.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; PhD in a relevant discipline preferred
Experience:
- 3 years’ working experience in a related academic research environment
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one’s own unit
- Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users, and to complete detailed analytics and reports
- Advanced skills in software and applications used to produce and analyze research outcomes
Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy- Familiarity with University research policies and practices
Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
- Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
- Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Education Management
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Education
Graduate
A relevant discipline preferred
Proficient
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London, ON, Canada