Research Assistant I

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**Schedule**

Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM,

35 hours per week,

Hybrid Work Accomodation.

**Education Level**

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

**Career Level**

Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

**Job Description Number**

JD0436

**_Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement._**

The **McMaster Education, Research, Innovation, and Theory (MERIT) Program** **has served the Faculty of Health Sciences for more than 45 years. Our vision is to grow a community of scientists and clinicians to advance health professions education through research and applied science. The **Research Assistant** will support several scientists in their research and administrative activities.

**Job Summary**:
The **Research Assistant (I)** is responsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a Principal Investigator or project leader.

**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data.
- Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
- Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Modify and reconfigure databases to ensure the optimal storage of data and minimize data entry complexities.
- Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.
- Write data management and operations documentation for the project.
- Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.
- Conduct structured project participant interviews.
- Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
- Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
- Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
- Gather and compile information and data required for the preparation of scientific papers, abstracts, and graphs.
- Conduct literature searches.
- Oversee the extraction and compilation of data required for reports and disseminate data to research groups and collaborating partners.
- Implement and maintain the research project budget. Create financial projections and make adjustments to the research project budget throughout the fiscal year.
- Exercise appropriate budget controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
- Write a variety of letters and memos.
- Participate in research project meetings and propose recommendations for procedure modifications and development in the areas of data management, quality control, and assurance.
- Write, update, and archive data management and quality assurance conventions.
- Respond to inquiries received from project personnel regarding relevant project issues and procedures.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
- Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

**Additional Information**:

- Ability to conduct interviews, focus groups and assist with data interpretation
- High attention to detail while producing accurate work
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a research team
- Strong digital literacy skills including proficiency with MS 365 apps, various research platforms, AI tools, and responsible use of technology

This role will work a hybrid schedule of in person office and remote work.

Position may require you to travel and to work outside of your regular work schedule including evenings, early mornings and weekends to meet operational demands.

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

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